Name: Lamb Noisettes with Rosemary Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 30ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil; 8 lamb noisettes; 2 shallots, peeled and finely sliced; 150ml (5fl oz) white wine; 15ml (1 tbsp) white wine vinegar; 300ml (10fl oz) lamb or vegetable stock; 15ml (1 tbsp) fresh rosemary, finely chopped; 150ml (5fl oz) double cream

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These stunning lamb noisettes are definitely for those who are, as the French would call them, 'gourmands'. This noisettes recipe not only turns heads, but gets you salivating once you take a single glance at the end result. It's definitely a dish if you want to cook to impress. If you serve them in an elegant fashion, people might even suspect you of living a double life, being a closet chef at a restaurant.

Plate of Lamb noisettes and root vegetables

Although they look elegant and sophisticated, this dish is in fact really easy to master. All you need to do is purchase the proper ingredients and follow the instructions carefully. Overall, this dish can be completed in under an hour. Hence, the level of difficulty is indeed very low. So, don't be afraid to take on this lamb noisettes recipe. In addition, there is nothing expensive about this dish. It is an affordable, festive and elegant dish, that anyone can make at home, even the most inexperienced of cooks.

Remember to serve the lamb noisettes immediately for best results. Pair them with beautiful roasted vegetables and a glass of full-bodied red wine or an older white wine. Together, it's a combination of flavours to remember.

top things you'll need to make a lamb noisettes recipe

Here's a list of the top products you definitely need to know about in order to replicate this lamb noisettes recipe. Some of these will make your life in the kitchen much easier, while some products will make your noisettes recipe stand out. Check these out below:

lamb stock cubes - the lamb noisettes recipe calls for lamb stock so you'll definitely need these
fresh lamb stock - however freshness triumphs and therefore if you add this fresh lamb stock your lamb noisettes recipe will be all the more flavourful and intense (fresh lamb stock is actually very hard to find)
concentrated liquid lamb stock - this lamb stock is more concentrated and will therefore last you for more lamb dishes such as this traditional Irish lamb stew or this lamb and haricot bean stew
case of red wine - try out this best selling red wine mix to pair with the lamb noisettes (you'll find some charming reds with a richness you won't be able to resist)
sous vide machine - this sous vide machine gift pack contains everything you'll need to make these lamb noisettes the sous vide way

Don't underestimate the impact of some of these products. They can make or break your lamb noisettes recipe!

lamb noisettes with roasted vegetables

My lamb noisettes recipe is absolutely irresistible. Served with shiny roasted vegetables, it is a dish that awakens the taste buds of even the biggest lamb sceptics. The ingredients in the dish are brought together by a creamy sauce. Naturally, the creamy sauce can be substituted with other types of sauce, especially if you are lactose-intolerant. Either use a dairy-free / lactose-free substitute in your sauce or just pair the noisettes with a completely different sauce. For instance, check out these ideas below:

lamb steak with shallots and red wine sauce - you can also pair the lamb noisettes with the red wine sauce from this recipe (excellent if you want to omit the cream element)
venison steak with blackberry sauce - similarly, this blackberry sauce will pair very nicely with the lamb noisettes (it will also work excellently with the red wine if you decide to have some)

If you are also looking for more elegant dishes like this lamb noisettes recipe, then check out these amazing dishes:

slow cooker lamb shanks - these slow cooker lamb shanks are as easy as the lamb noisettes
7 hour slow-roast shoulder of lamb - this is an exceptional dish (for which you need lots of time)
mini salmon rissoles with sour cream and caviar - an excellent starter if you would like to start your dinner on an elegant note

lamb noisette definition

By definition, lamb noisettes are boneless lamb chops / lamb loin. It is a term used in the UK as well as in North America. Then the lamb chops are rolled and strung together to hold a circular shape, so that when you cut it, you'll end up with lovely lamb medallions. They're actually very similar to pork medallions. In essence, you can think of the noisettes as an elegant cut of T-bone chops, without the T-bone inside. Noisettes are easy to grill, pan-fry and oven cook.

lamb noisette price

In general, noisettes are a very tender and lean cut. Therefore, it's not the most inexpensive cut. Generally speaking, in a kilo, you'll end up with 5 or 6 noisettes. In terms of price, 1 kg of lamb noisettes can go up to £30 or more. Respectively, 1 pound of lamb noisettes is therefore around £12.50.

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Prices may of course vary from butcher to butcher. However, the taste is worth it! In comparison to other cuts of meat, like the fillet mignon, lamb noisettes are still in the affordable range of elegant cuts of meat. Don't you agree?

lamb noisette sous vide

As mentioned above, you can use the sous vide machine to cook these incredible lamb noisettes. A sous vide machine will make the noisettes perfectly tender.

In fact, I've made sous vide shoulder of lamb before. The end result was more than I could ever ask for. Tender, soft and juicy lamb! Same goes for my sous vide salmon recipe.

If you would like to learn more about the sous vide technique, check out these articles below:

how to sous vide steak
tutorial on how to sous vide chicken breasts

how to serve lamb noisettes

You can opt to serve the lamb noisettes according to my recipe, which is with roasted carrots. However, you can try these side dishes as well:

Remember to serve the lamb noisettes with a full-bodied rich red wine. Preferably from the southern regions of France, Chile, South Africa, Israel, Spain, Italy or California / Oregon in the USA. The more sunny the wine region, the more rich it will be. However, it also works with a heavier / older white wine.

How would you serve your lamb noisettes? Let me know.

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