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Athens Recipe: Grilled Lamb With Lemon and Caper Pesto Part of the Places of a Lifetime series from Traveler magazine

Vasilis Kallidis, chef at Aneton restaurant, offers a modern spin on this Greek favorite.

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Ingredients:

4 slices of lamb leg (7 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
Zest of 4 large, unwaxed lemons
Juice of 2 lemons
1 slice white bread
1 pinch salt
2 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons capers

Directions:

In a food processor, combine the lemon zest and juice, bread, garlic, capers, and salt. Blend until smooth and let stand in a bowl.  Brush the meat with olive oil, add salt and pepper as desired, and grill for a minute on each side.  Serve with the lemon pesto, accompanied with boiled wild bitter greens.

Servings: Serves 4.

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