Lamb Rumps with Pesto Butter
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 6-8 lean lamb rump (chump) or loin chops
 - Salt and freshly milled black pepper
 - 6-8 fresh bay leaves
 
For the Pesto Butter:
- 60ml/4tbsp prepared pesto sauce
 - 100g/4oz unsalted butter, softened
 
For the Pasta, Cucumber and Radish Salad:
- 175g/6oz cooked pasta shapes
 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
 - 12 radishes, thinly sliced
 
For the Dressing:
- 30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped chives
 - 45ml/3tbsp red wine vinegar
 - 10ml/2tsp caster sugar
 - 60ml/4tbsp olive oil
 
Method
- Prepare the pesto butter; mix the pesto sauce and butter together. Form into a sausage shape, wrap in cling film or foil and chill until required.
 - Place each chop on a large square foil sheet. Season on both sides. Top with a disc of the pesto butter and a bay leaf.
 - Wrap loosely and place on a prepared barbecue or in a preheated oven at Gas mark 4-5, 180-190°C, 350-375°F for 15-20 minutes.
 - Meanwhile, place the pasta, cucumber and radishes into a large bowl. Put the dressing ingredients into a screw-topped jar, season and shake until combined. Pour over the salad and serve with the lamb.
 - Tip: Store any unused pesto butter in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
 
N.B: This recipe contains nuts or seeds.































































