Roasted Lamb Shoulder, Saffron, Raisins and Almonds

Recipe by La Cuisine de Lynoucha

A saffron‑marinated lamb shoulder, slowly roasted in the oven then glazed with garlic butter, served with fragrant basmati rice with vermicelli, raisins, toasted almonds and parsley. A convivial dish with Mediterranean flavors, ideal for a family meal.

MediumMediterraneanServes 6

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Source Video
2h 54m
Prep
3h 12m
Cook
44m
Cleanup
6h 50m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$34.40
Per serving:$5.73

Critical Success Points

  • Saffron infusion
  • Prepare the marinade
  • Cover the dish
  • First oven cooking
  • Prepare the garlic butter
  • Second oven cooking
  • Cook the rice
  • Plate the meat

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the very hot oven (220°C then 200°C).
  • Be careful of hot oil splatters when frying the almonds.
  • Use kitchen gloves when handling hot aluminum foil.

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