Sauce de Gigot d'Agneau
Elevate your lamb dishes with the sophisticated and flavorful *Sauce de Gigot d'Agneau*. This luxurious French lamb sauce combines the deep richness of lamb stock and red wine with the aromatic blend of fresh thyme, mint, and garlic. A velvety roux foundation ensures the perfect smooth texture, while shallots lend a subtle sweetness. Reduced to perfection for a concentrated depth of flavor, this sauce is strained for a silky finish and enriched with butter for ultimate indulgence. Ideal for serving alongside roasted leg of lamb, this sauce transforms any cut of lamb into a gourmet masterpiece. Perfect for holiday feasts or elegant dinner parties, this recipe is your key to French culinary elegance.
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Ingredients
- 500 ml Lamb stock
- 150 ml Red wine
- 2 large Shallots
- 50 g Butter
- 1 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 10 g Fresh mint
- 5 g Fresh thyme
- 1 clove Garlic clove
- 0 to taste Salt
- 0 to taste Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Finely chop the shallots and garlic clove.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, melt 25g of the butter over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the chopped shallots and garlic to the pan and sauté until the shallots become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the flour and cook, stirring continuously, for about 2 minutes to form a roux.
Step 5
Gradually add the red wine to the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Step 6
Pour in the lamb stock and continue to whisk until the mixture is smooth.
Step 7
Add the sprigs of fresh mint and thyme to the saucepan.
Step 8
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
Step 9
Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan, discarding the solids.
Step 10
Stir in the remaining 25g of butter until it is melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
Step 11
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 12
Serve warm alongside a roasted leg of lamb or other lamb cuts.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (841.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 720.3 |
| Total Fat 44.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 142.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4673.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.2g | |
| Protein 20.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 197.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 946.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories