Grilled Lamb Recipe

Name: Grilled Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5-lb.) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 tablespoons plus 2 tsp. ground cumin, divided; 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt, divided; 2 cups fresh orange juice; 3 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 yellow onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1
Place lamb in a 2-gallon zip-top plastic bag. Add juice, oregano, 2 tablespoons cumin, and 2 teaspoons salt; rub over lamb. Refrigerate lamb overnight.
2
Puree orange juice, garlic, olive oil, and onions in a blender. Place in a bowl; cover and chill overnight.
3
Combine remaining 2 teaspoons cumin, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a small dish.
4
Preheat grill to medium. Remove lamb from refrigerator; let stand 30 minutes.
5
Place lamb on grill rack coated with cooking spray; cover. Grill lamb over medium direct heat for 1 1/2 hours or until a thermometer registers 135u00b0 (medium), turning and basting frequently with onion mixture. Remove lamb; let rest 15 minutes. (Internal temperature of lamb will rise to about 145u00b0, or medium-well.) Thinly slice lamb; sprinkle with cumin mixture.

457

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (5-lb.) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons dried oregano, 2 tablespoons plus 2 tsp. ground cumin, divided, and more.

Yes, Grilled 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.

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Grilled Lamb

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