Barbecued Mechoui Lamb Recipe

Name: Barbecued Mechoui Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 lb) boned leg of lamb; MARINADE; 1 bunch of fresh mint or 2 cups of fresh mint, chopped firmly packed; 2 medium lemons, juice of; 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper; 2 ounces olive oil; 4 ounces orange juice; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped for garnish

Servings: persons

1 (6 lb) boned leg of lamb
MARINADE
1 bunch of fresh mint or 2 cups of fresh mint, chopped firmly packed
2 medium lemons, juice of
1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
2 ounces olive oil
4 ounces orange juice
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped for garnish

1
Place the lamb in a non-aluminium container.
2
Combine all the ingredients for the marinade and rub over the meat.
3
Cover and refrigerate overnight or let stand for 2-3 hours at room temperature.
4
Bring the lamb to room temperature, if refrigerated.
5
Heat the oven.
6
Remove the lamb from the marinade and sprinkle with salt.
7
Cook the meat until rare, remove from the oven and allow a few minutes before carving.
8
Sprinkle with a little chopped mint before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 lb) boned leg of lamb, MARINADE, 1 bunch of fresh mint or 2 cups of fresh mint, chopped firmly packed, 2 medium lemons, juice of, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Mechoui Lamb falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecued Mechoui Lamb

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