Roasted Goat with Asparagus
Prep
20 mins
Cook
45 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This roasted goat with asparagus is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just over an hour. Goat meat is leaner than beef and chicken, making it a wonderful protein choice if you're watching your fat intake. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity: you roast everything together, letting the herbs and garlic infuse the meat while the asparagus cooks alongside. The white wine and stock create a lovely pan sauce that ties everything together without fussy steps. It's elegant enough for guests but easy enough that you'll find yourself making it again and again.
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Ingredients
- 1½ kggoat meat (shoulder or leg)(cut into 4cm chunks)
- 500 gfresh asparagus(woody ends trimmed)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 6garlic cloves(minced)
- 3fresh rosemary sprigs
- 4fresh thyme sprigs
- 1lemon(zest and juice)
- 1½ teaspoonssea salt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper(freshly ground)
- 200 mlwhite wine(dry)
- 250 mlvegetable stock
- 2shallots(halved)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Pat the goat meat dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
Tip: Drying the meat helps it develop a better crust when searing.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear the goat meat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan; this ensures proper browning and prevents steaming.
- 3
In the same pot, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Sauté the minced garlic and halved shallots for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Tip: Keep the heat at medium to prevent the garlic from burning.
- 4
Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 2 minutes, then add the vegetable stock, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Tip: The deglazing process transfers all the flavorful browned bits into your sauce.
- 5
Return the seared goat meat to the pot. Add the rosemary and thyme sprigs. Cover and transfer to the oven. Roast for 30-35 minutes until the meat is tender.
Tip: The meat should be fork-tender but still moist; avoid overcooking which can make goat dry.
- 6
While the meat roasts, toss the asparagus spears with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a separate baking sheet.
Tip: Use fresh asparagus that is roughly the same thickness for even cooking.
- 7
During the last 15 minutes of the goat's cooking time, place the asparagus sheet in the oven alongside the goat pot. Roast until the asparagus is tender with light char marks.
Tip: Position the asparagus on the upper oven rack for better browning.
- 8
Remove both the goat and asparagus from the oven. Discard the herb sprigs from the goat. Taste the braising liquid and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Tip: The braising liquid can be reduced on the stovetop for 5 minutes if you prefer a more concentrated sauce.
- 9
Arrange the roasted goat on a serving platter, surround with asparagus, and spoon the braising liquid over top. Serve immediately while hot.
Tip: Fresh herbs like parsley or mint can be sprinkled over as a garnish for added freshness.
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