Lamb & Minted Pea Buns


Description

Like a little roast dinner in a bun is a such a fantastic idea for snacks when entertaining family or guests! Prepare the lamb ahead to make things completely fuss-free on the day.

Ingredients

2 lamb shanks
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Decent pinch of black pepper
2 tbsp yoghurt, sour cream or crème fraîche
1 tbsp capers
Small handful mint, smacked and finely chopped
Pinch of salt
10 small buns
Tomato relish – homemade or store-bought
1/2 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded, or a few lettuce leaves
Skewers, to serve (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 220°C.

2. Sprinkle the shanks with salt and rosemary, then place in a small roasting dish. Brown in the oven for 15-20 min. Reduce the temperature to 180°C, cover the dish with foil and continue roasting for 1½-2 h or until easily teased from the bone. Remove the meat from the bone and cut/shred into bite-sized pieces. Shanks can be cooked ahead to this stage.

3. Mix the peas with olive oil, lemon juice and black pepper, crushing them so that they mush slightly.

4. Make a crème dressing by mixing the yoghurt with the capers, mint and salt.

5. When ready, split the buns and heat, along with the lamb if needed, in the oven until warmed through. Layer the buns with tomato relish, lettuce, lamb, a spoonful of crushed peas and a dollop of crème dressing.

Enjoy!

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