Rosemary-Scented Lamb

Rosemary and lamb are the perfect combination. This dish is a perfect mid week meal or impressive for entertaining too.

 750 g lamb backstrapstrimmed
 1 tbsp fresh rosemaryfinely chopped
 2 garlic clovescrushed
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 tbsp honey
 ½ cup dry red wine
 20 g unsalted butterchopped
 1 cup baby peasfresh or frozen (thawed)
 150 g baby spinach leaveswashed

What are we cooking today?
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A great source of protein and low in carbs, a simple meal full of goodness.

Getting started
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Place lamb, rosemary, garlic, oil, honey and 1 teaspoon sea salt in a bowl and mix to coat lamb and cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

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Heat a large frying pan over high heat, then reduce heat to medium.

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Add lamb and brown on each side. Add wine and simmer until reduced by half. Cover, remove from the heat and rest for 10 minutes.

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Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan and add the butter, peas and washed spinach. Cook covered, for 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted and peas are cooked. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

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Slice lamb on an angle and divide among 4 plates.

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Serve drizzled with pan juices, and with peas and spinach to the side.

Annabelle's tips
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Some steamed potatoes are a delicious addition.