Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
  • 2 pounds boned and trimmed leg of baby lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup white wine
  • 10 fresh artichoke hearts, quartered
  • 1 1/2 cups hot chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
  • 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Method

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add the garlic and cook until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove and discard the garlic.
  • Add the lamb to the skillet and saute until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the wine and simmer slowly until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 30 minutes.
  • Add the artichokes and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the hot broth, partially cover the pan and simmer slowly until the lamb and artichokes are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the parsley, salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice.
  • Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup of the hot cooking liquid.
  • Stirring constantly, pour the egg mixture into the skillet.
  • Remove from the heat and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • Divide among 4 plates and serve.