Lapin à la Moutarde with Herbed Rice
Delight in the rustic charm of French country kitchens with Lapin à la Moutarde. This cozy dish envelops tender rabbit pieces in a creamy mustard sauce, perfectly accompanied by aromatic herbed rice. It's a heartwarming culinary escape, designed to elevate your everyday dining.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the rabbit into serving pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2: In a large ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the rabbit pieces on all sides, then remove and set aside.
Step 3: Lower heat to medium and add shallots and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
Step 4: Stir in the white wine, scraping up any brown bits, then add Dijon mustard, cream, thyme, and chicken broth. Return rabbit to skillet, spooning sauce over it.
Step 5: Cover the skillet and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the rabbit is tender.
Step 6: While the rabbit bakes, cook the rice in a saucepan with 2 cups of chicken broth. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and stir in parsley and a pinch of salt.
Step 7: Serve the rabbit with the creamy mustard sauce over a bed of herbed rice.
A simple green salad with vinaigrette
Chardonnay
Contains dairy