Welsh Lamb Wellington

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 12
Mouth-watering Welsh Lamb Wellington recipe for a special dinner
in Meat

Prep

40 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 sprigs rosemary , finely chopped
salt
pepper
2 lamb loin fillets or 2 lamb neck fillets , weighing approx 227g each
3 tablespoons olive oil
150 g chestnut mushrooms , finely chopped
2 leeks , finely chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves , crushed ( depending how much you like garlic )
100 ml white wine
500 g puff pastry
1 egg , beaten

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
790
Sugar
4g
Fat
62g
Welsh Lamb Wellington is a variation of the well-known Beef Wellington. Originating from England, this dish is now enjoyed all around the world. The lamb fillets are placed on a bed of flavorsome mushroom, leeks and garlic mixture and then wrapped in pastry. It is then baked to perfection in the oven and served with vegetables, potatoes or your favorite side dish. This dish is particularly great for special occasions or a romantic dinner with your partner.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
2.Rub a generous amount of salt, pepper and rosemary over the lamb fillets.
3.Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the lamb fillets for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
4.Remove the lamb fillets from the pan and set them aside.
5.In the same pan, fry the mushrooms for 5 minutes until they are golden brown.
6.Add the leeks and garlic and cook for a further 5 minutes.
7.Pour in the white wine and cook until it has reduced by half.
8.Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface till it's large enough to cover the lamb fillets.
9.Place the mushroom mixture onto the pastry, leaving enough space for the lamb fillets.
10.Put the lamb fillets on top of the mushroom mixture and wrap them in the pastry.
11.Brush the pastry with the beaten egg and bake the Wellington in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden and the lamb is cooked to your desired level.
12.Remove the Wellington from the oven and allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

PROS

Welsh Lamb Wellington is a beautiful and delicious dish, perfect for a special dinner with loved ones!
The combination of succulent lamb fillets with mushroom, leeks and garlic creates a wonderfully rich and flavorful taste.

CONS

While this dish is amazing, it can be time-consuming to prepare, so plan ahead.

It is also quite rich and high in calories, so it should be enjoyed only occasionally.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is a great source of protein and is rich in vitamins and minerals such as zinc, iron and vitamin B12.
The mushrooms and leeks in this recipe are also nutritious, being high in fiber, vitamins and minerals.
However, the puff pastry used in this recipe is high in fat and calories, so it should be consumed in moderation.

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