Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, Lemon and Garlic

By Tess Geer
@dmsgrl

I have worked with this recipe until it's "just right" for my family. It's so easy, ALWAYS a hit AND it's healthy! It can also be prepared it on the grill with equally good results (keep an especially close eye on the temperature of the meat if you grill it). Don't forget the Yogurt Mint Sauce! It's the perfect finishing touch.

Rating:

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Serves:

Cook:

40 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

3: whole lemons, seeded and roughly chopped including peel
1/4 c: fresh rosemary
8 clove: garlic, peeled
1/3 c: olive oil
2 Tbsp: gourmet salt blends rosemary garlic & lemon salt
1 tsp: ground black pepper
1: boneless leg of lamb, 4-5 lbs

How to Make Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, Lemon and Garlic

Step-by-Step

1Place the chopped lemon, rosemary, garlic and olive oil in a food processor until finely chopped. If you don't have a food processor, finely chop all ingredients together by hand.
2Rinse lamb and pat dry. Butterfly and lay flat.
Here's a great video on out to butterfly your leg of lamb. It doesn't need to look perfect! It just needs to be reasonably flat.
3Rub both sides of the lamb with the salt and pepper.
4Spread and massage the lemon paste evenly over the inside and outside of the lamb. Place in in a large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate overnight to marinate, turning and massaging occasionally.
5Remove lamb from refrigerator 45 minutes to one hour prior to cooking. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place the lamb on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet.
6Place the meat in middle of the oven. After 5 minutes, reduce the temperature to 425 degrees. Roast for 25-40 minutes, or until medium rare, 140 degrees on an instant read thermometer. Begin checking temp after 25 minutes.
7Remove and tent loosely with foil. Allow the meat to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving and serving.
8Remove to a warm platter to serve.
9Serve with Yogurt Mint Sauce
Yogurt Mint Sauce
10If you do have leftovers, try them in this recipe. It's AMAZING with leftover lamb!
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