Lamb Tenderloin (herb Crusted)

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 (2 -3 lb) boneless lamb tenderloin (fat left on)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 cup dijon mustard
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1/8 cup dry wine
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees f.
• 2 place lamb tenderloin, fat side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
• 3 pour olive oil, chicken stock and wine over the lamb tenderloin.
• 4 brush both sides of lamb tenderloin with dijon mustard and place on rack in roasting pan with fat side up.
• 5 combine the rest of the seasonings in a small bowl and sprinkle over the lamb tenderloin.
• 6 roast lamb tenderloin, uncovered, for 15 minutes, and then reduce the heat to 375 degrees, and roast for an additional 45 minutes.
• 7 test for doneness using an instant-read thermometer. when the internal temperature reaches 135-140 degrees, remove the roast from the oven. allow it to sit for about 15 minutes before carving, as it continues to cook while resting.
• 8 you can whisk a little flour into the pan juices to make a gravy.