Description
A flavorful roast lamb shoulder stuffed with a spicy harissa and soft dried apricot mixture, then rubbed with harissa and oven-roasted to your preferred doneness. Perfectly tender with a sweet and spicy twist, this dish is ideal for a special meal or weekend dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Lamb
- 500 g (1.1 oz) rolled lamb shoulder
- Salt, to taste
Stuffing
- 1 small handful soft dried apricots, diced
- 2 tbsp harissa paste (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to fan-assisted 190°C / 200°C / 400°F / gas mark 6 to get it ready for roasting.
- Prepare the Stuffing: Mix 1 teaspoon of harissa paste with the diced soft dried apricots until well combined. This mixture will add spicy and sweet flavors to the lamb.
- Stuff the Lamb: Carefully stuff the harissa and apricot mixture inside the rolled lamb shoulder, pressing firmly to secure it.
- Season the Lamb: Rub the remaining 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons of harissa paste evenly over the outside of the lamb. Sprinkle salt all over to taste and place the lamb in a baking tray.
- Initial Roast: Place the lamb in the preheated oven and roast at 190°C fan (200°C conventional) for 10 minutes to seal the flavors.
- Lower Temperature and Continue Roasting: Reduce the oven temperature to fan-assisted 140°C / 160°C / 325°F / gas mark 3 and roast for 15 minutes per 500g of meat, which is about 15 minutes more for this size.
- Check for Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature just before the time is up—remove at 45°C for rare, 60°C for medium, or 70°C for well done. If not reached, continue roasting a little longer and recheck.
- Rest the Meat: Once removed from the oven, cover the lamb loosely with foil and let it rest for at least 15 minutes to redistribute the juices before carving.
Notes
- Resting the lamb after roasting is essential for juicy, tender meat.
- Adjust the harissa quantity to your preferred spice level.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking results.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 233 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 309 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
