Lamb and Fresh Goat Cheese Roulade

Ingredients

• 4 ozgoat cheesefresh
• 16 ouncelamb loins
• 2 tablespoonsolive oil
• 4 ozbaby spinach
• 1 tablespoongarlicchopped ()
• 3 tablespoonscooking oil
• 6 servingssalt and pepper

Equipment

• frying pan
• oven

Directions

1. Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a saut pan over medium high heat.
2. Add the garlic and saut for 10 seconds then add the spinach and saut only until the spinach wilts.
3. Set aside to cool.
4. Lay out the lamb loin and butterfly to create a flat piece about 6 inches wide.
5. Season the loin with salt and pepper.
6. Squeeze the excess water from the spinach and spread evenly over the lamb loin.
7. Split the goat cheese in half lengthwise and then in half again to create 4 lengthwise quarters.
8. Place 2 quarters end to end on each prepared lamb loin.
9. Roll and truss each prepared loin.
10. Preheat oven to 375F.
11. In a large saut pan, heat cooking oil over medium high heat and sear each loin for 3-4 minutes on all sides.
12. Roast lamb loins in the oven for 10 -12 minutes until an internal temperature of 120F is reached.
13. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
14. Remove string and slice into medallions.
15. Divide among 2 plates and serve.