Grilled Leg Of Lamb With Yogurt-Mint Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Leg Of Lamb With Yogurt-Mint Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered; 7 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2/3 cup olive oil; 4 -5 lbs leg of lamb, boned and butterflied, and trimmed of fat (I get the butcher to do this for me); 1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 bunches radishes, rinsed and trimed; Yogurt mint sauce; 1/4 cup whole plain yogurt; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2/3 cup fresh mint leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 3/4 cup whole plain yogurt, additional

Servings: persons

1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered
7 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, roughly chopped
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
2/3 cup olive oil
4 -5 lbs leg of lamb, boned and butterflied, and trimmed of fat (I get the butcher to do this for me)
1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 bunches radishes, rinsed and trimed
Yogurt mint sauce
1/4 cup whole plain yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 cup whole plain yogurt, additional

1
In a blender, whirl yellow onion, garlic, rosemary, lemon juice, and salt. With blender running, slowly pour in olive oil.
2
Rinse lamb and pat dry. With a small knife, make small slashes (1 inch long and 1 inch deep) all over the lamb, and put it in a nonreactive dish. Coat lamb with onion marinade, making sure the mixture gets into the slits. Cover and chill 2 hours or up to overnight, turning occasionally.
3
Remove lamb from refrigerator about 1 hour before you plan to cook it. Spread lamb flat on an oiled barbeque grill over a solid bed of medium-heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 inches above grill level only 4 to 5 seconds.). Close lid. Cook lamb, turning once and brushing with marinade, until a thermometer inserted in center of thickest part registers 140 degrees, about 40 minutes.
4
Transfer meat to a platter and cover. Let rest 15 to 20 minutes. Thinly slice meat, garnish with sliced red onion and radishes, and serve with yogurt-mint sauce.
5
Yogurt-Mint Sauce:
6
In a blender whirl all ingredients until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in an additional 3/4 cup plain whole plain yogurt. Makes about 1 cup sauce.

1443

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered, 7 garlic cloves, peeled, 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, roughly chopped, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Grilled Leg Of Lamb With Yogurt-Mint Sauce 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.

Grilled Leg Of Lamb With Yogurt-Mint Sauce

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