Pesto Stuffed Roast Lamb {GF}
Wow your bank holiday or lunch guests with this easy prep ahead anchovy and pesto stuffed roast lamb
So I, along with a huge number of you guys in the UK, am looking forward to the Bank holiday in a couple of weekends.
Yes ,that whole long weekend which will probably be full of family and friends, driving trip to go some some well missed relations, lots of walks, barbeques and some really good food.
Plus that obligatory smattering of rain. Lets be honest, it is the British weather we are talking about right? I have been the host and guest of plenty a bank holiday BBQ which has had to be abandoned as the rains had other plans for the day. And plenty too were we had to do the very British thing of keeping calm and carrying on in a rain.
This bank holiday we will be hosting our very own bbq. I have ordered some sausages, halloumi, vegetables and chops. Yeap, I am well stocked up.
I am going to cover all my bases and have this anchovy and pesto stuffed roast lamb as my back up. It is easy to prep ahead and stuff with the anchovy and pesto and bung in the oven for a few hours before hand. Just check out my video below to see how simple it is.
The hardest job is to decide how well done I want the lamb and I will rely on my handy (British made) SuperFast Thermapen 4 to help me decide when the meat is ready. Depending on guests preferences I will aim for 45C for rare, 60C for medium done and 70C for well done.
Yeap, I am all covered. Happy almost bank holiday folks.
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Pesto Stuffed Roast Lamb
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp pesto
- 1 tsp chopped anchovies
- 1 kg (2.2lb) Rolled shoulder of lamb
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to fan-assisted 240C / 220C / 425F / gas 7.
- Mix together the pesto and anchovies
- Stuff the rolled lamb with the pesto mix and roast in the preheated oven for 20 mins.
- Then reduce the heat to fan-assisted 140C / 160C / 325F / gas 3 and roast for 10 min per 500g / 1.1lb for rare or 20 mins per 500g / 1.1lb for well done.
- Use the thermometer to check your meat.Your reading should be 50C / 122F for rare and 70C / 158F for well done.
- Allow the lamb to rest for 20 mins before carving.
Notes
That is so beautifully presented! I love adding pesto to dishes to bring them to life. pesto goes with everything too.
Yeap – pesto goes with everything.
Oh yes, I love the idea of pesto as a stuffing for lamb, what a delicious combination!
This looks amazing and fancy, yet so simple. Also, anchovy in pesto is pure genius! Have a great holiday and yay for summer BBQs! 🙂
Oh my goodness. This is a feast for the eyes, and I can only imagine the fresh, distinct flavors. I’m inspired to get cooking! I have never actually cooked lamb, other than lamb burgers.
You have a treat in store.
I didn’t know about the bank holiday but if this dish is served I want to!
Hahahaha.
Just wow. This looks DELICIOUS! Love the vivid reds and greens and SO much garlic! That’s my kinda recipe right there 😉 hope you enjoy the bank holiday, it really can’t come fast enough for me!
Thank you Emma.
Lamb looks fantastic and I love anchovy with it too
I find myself using anchovy more when making roasts.
Wow this is so simple to make but looks so impressive! Loving your video Mabintu…
Thank you Katie.
Truly beautiful dish! Loving the flavors!
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Oh that looks so good. Your photo is stunning, and I have to say leaving the tomatoes on their stem is brilliant!
Thank you. I keave them on the vine now even when serving them.
This looks awesome and super easy! It should happen in my kitchen soon!
Here is hoping that it happens.
Such a lovely dish and photo!!
Foodie blushing….
Such a great dinner, the pesto is such a great addition!
Easy but tasty.
Whoa!! What a great looking dinner!!
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Anchovies are highly underrated! I love seeing a good recipe that uses them!
Also, this makes me wish that I was joining you for this holiday – this looks AMAZING! 🙂
Hahaha – do join us please.
I soooo agree with you re the anchovies.
Bintu, this looks amazing. I tried lamb for the first time earlier this month for Passover. I was hooked instantly. I’ve been looking for lamb recipes. Pesto is a great combination with lamb. Thanks for sharing, and I look forward to trying this out!
Please do let me know how you found it Mica.
I love this idea Bintu! Anchovies sneak their way into many of my dishes, but I’ve not paired them with lamb. Have fun over your Bank holiday. We have Memorial Day coming in a couple of weeks, so we’ll be celebrating with food too!
Thank you Tamara. I can’t wait to have fun over our long weekend. I hope you guys do too.
This looks amazing! I’ll have to make it for my husband next time we do lamb! Happy Bank Holiday!
What a fabulous way to enjoy lamb!! This looks divine!
Yeah, it works a treat.
Wow this looks amazing Bintu! I have never tried roasting lamb like that but I will give this a try, and pesto is definitely a great idea!
It is just an easy but tasty way to jazz up your lamb.