Rabbit with Mustard and Cream (Lapin a la Moutarde)
Rabbit pieces coated in Dijon, braised with white wine and finished with cream for a tangy, silky sauce.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.50 a head
- Oven170°C (150°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 401kcal
- 9.1gcarbs
- 4.8gof which sugars
- 32.9gfat
- 17.5gsaturates
- 8.4gprotein
- 1.6gfibre
- 1.2gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan). Season the rabbit and brush all over with 3 tablespoons of the Dijon mustard.
- 2
Melt the butter with the oil in a casserole over a medium heat. Brown the rabbit pieces for 3 minutes a side until pale gold. Lift out onto a plate.
6 min - 3
Add the shallots to the pan and cook for 4 minutes until soft. Pour in the wine, scrape up the base and let it bubble for 3 minutes.
7 min - 4
Add the stock and thyme, return the rabbit and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook in the oven for 50 minutes, until the meat is tender when pressed with a fork.
50 min - 5
Lift the rabbit onto a warm plate. Put the pan on the hob, stir in the cream and the remaining Dijon and the wholegrain mustard, and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce coats a spoon.
5 min - 6
Return the rabbit to the sauce, scatter over the parsley and serve with boiled potatoes or tagliatelle and green beans.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
