French · France
Lamb Brain Meunière
A refined preparation of lamb brains in a buttery, shallot-infused sauce, classic in French bistros.
35 minutes4 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Clean the lamb brains by rinsing under cold water and patting them dry with paper towels.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish and coat the brains evenly.
- In a large skillet, melt 3 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add the brains and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and sauté the shallots until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and let it reduce by half, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return the brains to the skillet and cook for another 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the brains.
- Season with salt and pepper, and finish with a sprinkle of chopped chervil or parsley before serving.
- For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.