Butterflied Leg Of Lamb Marinated In Yogurt And Mint Recipe

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   Combine the yogurt, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, scallions, chopped garlic, mint, thyme, lemon zest, pepper, and salt in a large bowl and stir to mix.

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   Rub the whole garlic clove over both sides of the lamb and put the lamb in a shallow glass or possibly ceramic dish.

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   Pour the marinade over the meat and turn it several times to coat.

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   Cover and chill for 4 to 6 hrs.

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   About 30 min before grilling, remove the meat from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature.

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   Prepare a charcoal or possibly gas grill arranging the coals for indirect cooking.

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   Lightly spray the grill rack with vegetable oil cooking spray.

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   The coals should be warm.

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   Lift the lamb from the marinade, scrape off the excess marinade, and season both sides with salt and pepper.

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    Throw away the marinade.

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    Combine the oil and crushed garlic in a small bowl for brushing on the meat.

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    Sear the lamb over the warm coals for about 5 min on each side, brushing with the extra virgin olive oil and garlic mix several times; continue brushing the lamb with the remaining extra virgin olive oil and garlic mix during the first 20 min of grilling.

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    Move the lamb to the cooler part of the grill, cover, and cook for about 10 min.

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    Turn the meat over, cover, and cook for 10 to 15 min longer for medium-rare meat, or possibly till cooked to desired doneness.

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    An instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat should register 140 degrees for rare meat and 145 to 150 degrees for medium-rare.

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    Let the lamb rest for about 10 min before slicing.

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    This recipe yields 6 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.