Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Harissa, Fennel and Dates

Recipe by Norbert Tarayre

A tender lamb shoulder, first seared in a pan then coated with a sweet-savory paste made from dates, peanut butter and harissa, roasted in the oven with fennel, peppers and red onions. Perfect for a convivial summer meal, without a barbecue.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
1h
Prep
55m
Cook
14m
Cleanup
2h 9m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$36.70
Per serving:$6.12

Critical Success Points

  • Sear the meat to achieve good coloration.
  • Blend the date and peanut paste until a smooth texture is achieved.
  • Observe the oven cooking time (45 min at 200 °C) to prevent the meat from drying out.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the very hot pan – use kitchen gloves.
  • Cook the meat to a safe internal temperature to avoid any health risk.
  • Be careful with fresh chilies – wear gloves and avoid touching your eyes.

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