Lemon and Pesto Lamb Cutlets

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, very finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely grated Perfect Italiano Traditional Hard Cheese
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 60g Anchor Butter, melted
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
• Olive oil spray
• 8 trim lamb cutlets

Steps

1. Combine basil, Perfect Italiano Traditional Hard Cheese, lemon rind and juice, garlic and butter in a small bowl, season with salt and pepper then mix in breadcrumbs and almonds until well combined, refrigerate until required.
2. Spray lamb cutlets with olive oil and quickly brown in a hot frypan for 1 minute on each side. Arrange cutlets on a baking paper lined tray. Spoon a pile of pesto crumbs onto each lamb cutlet.
3. Bake lamb cutlets at 220°C for 7-10 minutes until crumbs are golden and bubbling. Serve with a fresh salad or greens tossed in a little butter.