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Nutritional Values

🔥980kcal
💪83gProtein
🌾3gCarbs
🥑72gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Alicante-style Roast Lamb

How to order / say it
Say it Cordero a la alicantina — [kor-DEH-ro ah la ah-lee-kan-TEE-na]
Order I'd like the Alicante-style roast lamb, please.
Locally Quisiera el cordero a la alicantina, por favor.
Say locally

Roast lamb seasoned with regional herbs and spices from Alicante.

Why try it?

A highlight of regional feasts, bringing together familial ties and the traditional flavors of Alicante's pasturelands.

How it tastes

Juicy and tender, infused with aromatic herbs. A harmony of savory and thyme-flavored notes, with a crispy crust.

Origin & History — first documented: 1500

Dating back to the 16th century, this dish was often prepared for special occasions, celebrating the herding culture of the area.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 800 g lamb shoulder
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 🧄 4 cloves garlic
  • 🌿 1 tbsp thyme
  • 🧂 10 g salt
  • 🧂 5 g black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Season the lamb with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  2. 2 Rub with olive oil and place garlic cloves around.
  3. 3 Roast in a preheated oven until the lamb is browned.
  4. 4 Rest before carving and serve.

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