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Herb Crusted Loin of Lamb

1 loin fillet per person, trimmed

The herb crust ingredients is enough for 6 loins:

½ onion, cut in quarters
2 rashers of smoked streaky bacon, in pieces
1 clove of garlic, peeled
1 tbs. each: fresh Basil and Mint
3 tbs. soft white bread crumbs
2 tbs. grated Parmesan
2 tbs. softened butter
Salt and pepper

Trim the fillets of any fat and make them all roughly the same size. Put all the rest of the ingredients into the bowl of a food processor and combine until it is thoroughly mixed together. Press the mixture on top of each fillet and place onto a baking sheet, at this stage they can be left in the fridge, covered, until you want to cook them. Pre heat the oven to its’ highest setting (220ºC), then cook the fillets for 12 - 15 minutes depending on how rare/well done you like them and the tops are toasted and golden. Serve on a bed of mashed potatoes with courgettes sautéed in basil and mint.