Rabbit in Aromatic Breadcrumbs

SERVES  4        TOTAL TIME 50 minutes          DIFFICULTY not too tricky

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 kg. wild rabbit

aromatic herbs (fresh thyme, marjoram, parsley and rosemary)

mustard

8 tbsp. breadcrumbs

1 large garlic clove

4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

salt

 

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat the oven to 190° C.

• Wash the rabbit under running water and dry the surface with kitchen paper.

• Heat the oil in a baking pan, tip into the pieces of rabbit and fry them on both sides, for about 10 minutes.

• Meanwhile, prepare the crumb. Mince finely all herbs together with garlic, then stir them into the breadcrumbs. Mix well everything together.

• Take the rabbit off, draining well, season with salt and spread all pieces with a thin layer of mustard. Roll them in the breadcrumb mixture.

• Tip the rabbit into the baking pan and put into the oven for about 40 minutes.

• Serve the rabbit warm and crispy.