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Lamb Fillet with Orange, Redcurrant, and Mint Sauce

Lamb Fillet with Orange, Redcurrant, and Mint Sauce prepared dish

This elegant dish features tender lamb fillets paired with a vibrant sauce made from fresh oranges, tart redcurrants, and fragrant mint. The combination of flavors creates a delightful balance, making it perfect for a special occasion or a gourmet dinner at home.

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include orange juice, honey, fresh mint leaves, black pepper.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 100 ml orange juice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 30 g fresh mint leaves (chopped)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 600 g lamb fillet
  • 150 g redcurrants

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Season the lamb fillets with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear the lamb fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 10-12 minutes for medium-rare doneness.
  6. While the lamb is roasting, combine the orange juice, redcurrants, honey, and chopped mint in a small saucepan.
  7. Cook the sauce over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until the redcurrants have softened and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  8. Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  9. Serve the sliced lamb fillets drizzled with the orange, redcurrant, and mint sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 385
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 620 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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