Grilled Lamb Lollipops with Mint & Pistachio Gremolata and Parsnip Puree
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Grilled Lamb Lollipops with Mint & Pistachio Gremolata and Parsnip Puree
Category
Main
Cuisine
American
Author:
David Cook
Servings
4
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Parsnip Puree
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3-4 T. duck fat
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2 # parsnips, peeled and chopped
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1/3 – ½ heavy cream, or as needed
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Salt and pepper
For the Pistachio Gremolata
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½ C. roasted and salted pistachios, chopped
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3-4 T. mint, chopped
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½ lemon, zested
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1 large garlic cloves, finely minced
For the Lamb
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2 racks of lamb, room temperature, cut into lollipops
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Salt and pepper
Directions
Heat the duck fat over medium- medium high heat in a large pan. Add the duck fat and let melt. Add the parsnips, season with a touch of salt and pepper and let caramelize quickly.
Cover the pan with foil and transfer to a preheated 400 degrees oven until the parsnips are soft and buttery.
When the parsnips are removed from the oven, place in a blender with 1/3 C. heavy cream and a pinch of salt and pepper. Puree. If more heavy cream is needed, add 1 T. at a time until able to puree and make very creamy.
Remove from the blender and set aside.
While the parsnips are cooking, make the gremolata by combining the pistachios, mint, lemon zest, and garlic. Mix and set aside.
Season the lamb lollipops and grill on high heat briefly until cooked – internal temperatures are difficult to achieve with lollipops.
To assemble serve place some puree on the plate, top with 2 lollipops and then the gremolata.
Recipe Note
If desired, use glazes, reductions, or oils for plate design.