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Lamb Medallions on Lemon Toast w/ Caramelized Onions

This is an elegant and delicious hors d'oeuvre.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

Lamb

  • 1 or 2 Tenderloins of Lamb
  • Zest & Juice of Two Lemons
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • ½ tsp Dried Mint

Lemon Toast

  • Hearty Sliced White Bread or Sliced Potato Bread
  • 1 stick Butter
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
  • Zest & Juice of Two Lemons
  • ½ tsp Sugar

Caramelized Onions

  • 2-3 Thinly Sliced Onions
  • ½ stick Butter
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper

Instructions
 

Lamb

  • Clean and trim Lamb. Marinate lamb in Lemon Zest and Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Garlic and Mint for 2 hours.
  • Roast lamb in 400℉ oven for 12-15 minutes then let rest for 10 minutes.

Lemon Toast

  • Use a hearty sliced white bread or sliced potato bread.
  • Melt Butter, Olive Oil, Onion Powder, Lemon Zest and Lemon Juice and Sugar.
  • Brush butter mixture on sliced bread and with a cookie or biscuit cutter cut into 1½" rounds (or you can make squares or triangles). Place cut bread pieces on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in a 300℉ oven for 15-18 minutes or until breads are lightly golden. Let dry completely before storing or using.

Caramelized Onions

  • Thinly slice or chop onions and place in sauté pan with Butter, Olive Oil and Sugar. When onions are browned and caramelized add Salt and Black Pepper.

Finish

  • Place a slice of lamb on one lemon toast or sliced baguette and top with some caramelized onions and optional piece of goat cheese or a cheese of your choice.

Notes

Variations to Lemon Toast
To butter add herbs such as dill or parsley.
To butter add ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper. 
To butter add 3 tbsp white wine.
Keyword Caramelized, French Toast, Lamb Chops, Lemon, Medallions, Onions