Lamb Backstrap with Roast Pumpkin and Sesame

Lamb Backstrap with Roast Pumpkin and Sesame

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Backstrap, or eye of loin, is a lovely lean cut of meat, while anchovies and mint are always perfect partners with lamb. Just add pumpkin for an ideal autumn meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1.2 kg peeled Jap pumpkin cut into 6cm-8cm pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 lamb backstraps (200gm each)
  • 1 cup mint, coarsely torn
  • 1 salad onion (optional), thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup tamari pepitas (see note)
  • Roasted sesame seeds, to serve
  • Anchovy dressing
  • 8 anchovy fillets
  • 3 small garlic cloves, chopped
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil (1/4 cup)

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