Happily serves 1- 2 persons

• Preparation time:                     5 minutes 
• Bring to Room Temperature:   Recommended
• Cooking time:                          15 minutes to 30 minutes

1. Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.

2. For the lamb, heat a frying pan until hot, then add the oil and butter and allow the butter to foam.

3. Add the lamb and fry for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden-brown all over.

4. Transfer the lamb onto a wire rack in a roasting tin. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and add 1" of your favourite stock or water on the bottom of the pan and place into the oven to roast for 15-20 minutes for pink lamb, or for up to 30 minutes if you prefer your lamb medium to well done.

5. Remove the lamb from the oven and keep warm for five minutes to allow the meat to rest before serving.