Sicilian Pecorino Romano Crusted Lamb Cutlets

Known traditionally as Costolette d’Agnello alla Siciliana, these Sicilian-style lamb cutlets are coated with Pecorino, breadcrumbs and aromatic rosemary, creating a beautifully golden, crispy crust and tender, juicy centre.

20 Minutes
4
Hard

Known traditionally as Costolette d’Agnello alla Siciliana, these Sicilian-style lamb cutlets are coated with Pecorino, breadcrumbs and aromatic rosemary, creating a beautifully golden, crispy crust and tender, juicy centre.

Ingredients

  • 8 lamb cutlets
  • ½ cup plain flour
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ¾ cup Zanetti Pecorino Romano, finely grated, plus extra to serve
  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Olive oil, for cooking
  • Lemon wedges and fresh rosemary, to serve

Cooking Instructions

  1. 01

    In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Pecorino Romano, garlic, rosemary and lemon zest. Season with black pepper.

  2. 02

    Place the flour and beaten eggs into two separate shallow bowls.

  3. 03

    Coat each lamb cutlet lightly in flour, dip into the egg, then press firmly into the Pecorino breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated.

  4. 04

    Heat a generous drizzle of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

  5. 05

    Cook the lamb cutlets for approximately 3–4 minutes on each side, or until the crumb is deeply golden and crisp and the lamb is cooked to your liking.

  6. 06

    Arrange on a large serving platter and finish with fresh rosemary, lemon wedges and an extra grating of Pecorino Romano.

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