- Using a boneless leg of Colorado Lamb, cut into 3-inch x .5-inch ribbons.
- Marinate with garlic, sherry wine vinegar, and mint for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Sautee shallots until soft on the stove.
- In a separate bowl, mix together mushrooms, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, pepper, herbs, and sauteed shallots.
- Place mushrooms on a baking sheet and bake at 400º until brown and crispy on the edges.
- Skewer lamb onto a water-soaked wooden pick.
- Grill the lamb over local oak until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Plate lamb brochettes with roasted mushroom gremolata over top.
- Serve with a glass of Muze and enjoy!
Spring Release 2022
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2019 Muze
45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Mourvèdre, 13% Syrah
Lamb Brochettes with Mushroom Gremolata
Recipe courtesy of Chef Justin Monson
Ingredients
For the Lamb:
Domestic Lamb
Mint
Garlic
Salt and Pepper
Sherry Wine Vinegar
For the Gremolata:
Local Mushrooms
Lemon Zest
Herbs (Thyme, Garlic, Oregano)
Salt and Pepper
Sautéed Shallots
LAMB BROCHETTES WINE PAIRING
Lamb brochettes, a testament to the art of grilling, are pieces of tender meat placed on a skewer and grilled over oak. This recipe by Chef Justin Monson pairs lamb brochettes with mushroom gremolata, crispy mushrooms marinated in lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs.
This savory yet fresh dish is best served with a glass of wine. The perfect lamb brochette wine pairing is BENOM's Muze, a Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre, and Syrah blend from Paso Robles. This beautifully balanced red blend effortlessly matches the savory richness of the lamb and mushrooms, enhancing their depth of flavor. With each sip, Muze complements the freshness and acidity of the dish, highlighting the citrus and herbal undertones of the gremolata.
Whether it's a summertime barbecue in the backyard or an intimate dinner party indoors, the savory and fresh flavors of this dish are sure to captivate everyone's taste buds. Fire up the grill, gather your ingredients, and let this lamb brochettes wine pairing with Muze be the centerpiece of your next culinary adventure.
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