Lemon and Parmesan Rabbit

Name: Lemon and Parmesan Rabbit
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 rabbit legs or 1 whole rabbit, cut into 6 pieces; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil; 12 shallots, peeled and halved; 6 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) lemon juice; 3 cups (750 ml) chicken broth; 1 to 2 Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese rind pieces (see note); 2 teaspoons (10 ml) capers, coarsely chopped; 1 lemon, grated zest only; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh chives, chopped; Salt and pepper

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Preparation 20 MIN

Cooking 1 H 30 MIN
Servings 6

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

6 rabbit legs or 1 whole rabbit, cut into 6 pieces
3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
12 shallots, peeled and halved
6 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed
3 tablespoons (45 ml) lemon juice
3 cups (750 ml) chicken broth
1 to 2 Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese rind pieces (see note)
2 teaspoons (10 ml) capers, coarsely chopped
1 lemon, grated zest only
2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh chives, chopped
Salt and pepper

Preparation

In a large skillet or saucepan, brown the rabbit pieces in the oil. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
Deglaze with the lemon juice. Add the broth, cheese rind, and capers. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Remove the lid and continue cooking for about 20 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half. Adjust the seasoning and season generously with pepper.
Sprinkle with the lemon zest and chives. Serve with boiled potatoes or egg noodles.

Note

The infusion of the parmesan rind that can’t be grated, is a classic Italian way to flavour sauces. Alternatively, you can add about 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into the sauce at the last moment. You can also crumble triple cream cheese to garnish each plate (about 75 g of cheese for 6 servings).

Lemon and Parmesan Rabbit

Ingredients

Preparation

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