Lamb Marsala

When I did our menu for last week, I had originally planned on veal marsala.  However, either I’m still not used to the grocery store where we moved or Publix didn’t have veal.  I’m still learning my way around that place.  So I improvised and just went with lamb.  It worked out nicely.

Lamb Marsala {inspired by Everyday Italian by Giada De Laurentiis}

Ingredients:

• 2 lamb cuts
• 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp ground pepper
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 2 tbs minced garlic
• 4 oz white mushrooms
• 1/2 cup sweet Marsala
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 1/2 tsp tarragon
• 1/2 onion

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat.
2. Add the two pieces of lamb and cover.  Cook until done.
3. Using tongs remove the lamb from the skillet and put onto the plates.
4. Chop the onion.
5. Using the same skillet, add the onion and garlic.  Saute until fragrant {about 1 minute}.
6. Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper.  Cook until the juices evaporate.
7. Add the Marsala and tarragon.  Simmer until the Marsala is about half evaporated.
8. Add the broth and simmer until reduced by half.
9. Using a soup ladle, spoon the mushroom mixture on top of your lamb and serve!

Grade: B

Comments: This was good, but it wasn’t great.  I’d make it again, but I would probably use more Marsala and less broth.  I felt like the broth really watered down how great sweet Marsala tastes with meat.  Also, I think that I would have used more mushrooms.  Overall it was good, and it would definitely be a great “dinner date” dish if you were making something special for your significant other.

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