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Roast Leg Lamb with

Roast Leg Lamb with Garlic & Herbs: Perfectly Tender Feast

  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 100 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This classic Roast Leg of Lamb with Garlic & Herbs is a perfectly tender and flavorful dish, ideal for a special dinner or holiday feast.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 kg Leg of lamb (Bone in)
  • 30 g Fresh mint (Leaves only)
  • 30 g Fresh rosemary (Leaves only)
  • 30 g Fresh parsley
  • 4 Garlic cloves (Peeled)
  • 2 Lemons (Zest only)
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Set your oven to 180°C fan/200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6 to ensure it is properly heated for roasting.
  2. In a food processor or blender, blitz together the fresh mint, rosemary, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil. Add a good pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. If needed, add a bit more olive oil to create a smooth paste consistency.
  3. Weigh the leg of lamb to determine cooking time. Place the lamb on a baking tray. Using a sharp knife, make small incisions all over the lamb to help the herb paste penetrate the meat.
  4. Rub the prepared herby paste thoroughly all over the lamb, ensuring it gets into the incisions and coats the entire surface evenly.
  5. Place the lamb in the preheated oven and cook for 20 minutes at 180°C fan/200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6 to develop a flavorful crust.
  6. Lower the oven temperature to 160°C fan/180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Continue to roast the lamb for approximately 15-22 minutes per 500g, depending on your desired level of doneness. For a 2 kg roast, this translates to around 60-88 minutes more.
  7. Once cooked, remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest covered loosely with foil for at least 15 minutes to retain juices and make carving easier.

Notes

  • Ensure the lamb is at room temperature before cooking for even roasting.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
  • Letting the lamb rest is crucial for juicy meat.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 80 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 150g
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 75mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Roast Leg of Lamb, Garlic, Herbs, Special Dinner, Holiday Feast

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