Title: Lamb Medallions with White-Bean Potato Puree And Red-Wine S
Categories: October 199
Yield: 1 servings

1 md Russet; (baking) potato
; (about 1/2 pound)
1 c Drained canned white beans
1 1/2 tb Olive oil
1 lg Garlic clove; minced and
-mashed
; to a paste with 1/4
; teaspoon salt
Four; (1-inch-thick) loin
; lamb chops, boned
; and tied
All-purpose flour seasoned
-with salt and
; pepper for dredging
3 tb Finely chopped shallot;
-(about 2 large)
1/4 c Dry red wine
1/2 ts Dijon mustard
1/3 c Chicken or beef broth
3 tb Heavy cream
1 tb Minced fresh parsley leaves

In a small saucepan combine potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces,
with water to cover and boil until tender, about 10 minutes. Add beans and
simmer 2 minutes. Drain mixture well, reserving about 1/3 cup cooking
water, and force through a ricer or food mill back into pan. Stir in 1/2
tablespoon oil, about one third garlic paste, salt and pepper to taste, and
enough reserved cooking water to reach desired consistency and keep warm.

In a shallow dish dredge lamb medallions in flour, shaking off excess. In a
heavy skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until
hot but not smoking and saute lamb about 3 minutes on each side for
medium-rare meat. Transfer lamb to a plate and keep warm.

To skillet add shallot and remaining garlic paste and cook over moderately
low heat, stirring, until softened. Deglaze skillet with wine over high
heat, scraping up browned bits, and boil until reduced by about half. Stir
in mustard, broth, and cream and simmer until thickened. Stir in parsley.

Divide puree between 2 plates and top with lamb and sauce.

Serves 2.

Gourmet October 1994

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