leg of lamb with rosemary, lemon and garlic

How To Make leg of lamb with rosemary, lemon and garlic

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  Step 1
  Place 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.
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  Step 2
  Rinse 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. https://www.justapinch.com/video/view/hZlpFlZrchz8rSa62fW4Jw
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  Step 3
  Rub both sides of the lamb with the salt and pepper.
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  Step 4
  Spread 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.
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  Step 5
  Remove 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.
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  Step 6
  Place 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.
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  Step 7
  Remove and tent loosely with foil. Allow the meat to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving and serving.
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  Step 8
  Remove to a warm platter to serve.
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  Step 9
  Serve with Yogurt Mint Sauce https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/dressing/yogurt-mint-sauce.html?p=2
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  Step 10
  If you do have leftovers, try them in this recipe. It's AMAZING with leftover lamb! https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/chicken/chicken-pork-or-lamb-curry.html?p=1
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