PETALI LIATIKO 2020 - DIAMANTAKIS WINERY

For the lamb

• 1 tbsp. coriander, crushed
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 3 tbsps. olive oil
• 900gr lamb fillet

For the salad

• 200gr couscous
• 2 zucchinis, cut into thin strips
• 200gr (7oz) mixed tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 bunch of parsley, finely chopped
• 2 lemons, juice, plus 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and lemon slices for serving

Mix coriander, paprika and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Brush the lamb with it and let it marinate for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200C. Heat the remaining olive oil in a pan and brown the lamb on all sides. Place them in a baking pan, over baking paper, cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil the last 3 minutes.

Boil 200 ml of water in a pot. Remove it from the heat and add the couscous in a ratio of about 1 to 1. Let it about 5’ to absorb the water and to soften and it is ready. Let it cool slightly and then add zucchinis, tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice and zest. Add salt and pepper and stir until all ingredients are mixed. Taste it and add lemon or pepper according to your preferences. To serve, cut the lamb in slices and serve with the salad and slices of lemon