Lamb and Asparagus Sandwich with Caper-Herb Sauce
Capers, tarragon and cornichons combine in a flavorful sauce for this hearty sandwich.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lamb top round
- olive oil, as needed
- 1 clove garlic, chopped finely
- salt, as needed
- 24 jumbo fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
- 6 oblong sandwich rolls, split
- Caper-Herb Sauce:2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp chopped capers
- 2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tsp chopped cornichons (tart, French pickled gherkins), optional
- 2 tsp thinly sliced chives
- 1 hard-cooked egg, chopped finely
Directions
- Rub lamb with oil, garlic, and salt. Roast in a shallow roasting pan at 375°F until it reaches 130°F on an instant-read meat thermometer, about 40 minutes, for medium rare. Cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, put asparagus into a large skillet of salted, boiling water. Boil until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain well; spread on paper towel to cool.
- Thinly slice lamb; divideinto 6 portions.
- Caper-Herb SauceThoroughly combine mayonnaise with remaining sauce ingredients. Sauce can be made up to 1 day ahead, store tightly sealed in the refrigerator.
- To assemble sandwiches, spread 1 tablespoon reserved sauce on each side of cut rolls. Layer lamb and asparagus on bottom of rolls, interspersing asparagus between slices of lamb. Cover sandwiches with tops; cut in half diagonally.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 511
Calories from Fat 257 (50%)
(44%)Total Fat 29g
(31%)Saturated Fat 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
(50%)Cholesterol 149mg
(21%)Sodium 508mg
(17%)Potassium 601mg
Total Carbohydrate 24g
(8%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 4g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(75%)Protein 38g
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