Herb And Citrus Roast Leg Of Lamb Recipe

Name: Herb And Citrus Roast Leg Of Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh shallots; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 1 tablespoon grated orange rind; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (about 6 medium cloves); 1 (6-pound) bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh shallots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (about 6 medium cloves)
1 (6-pound) bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray

1
Combine the first 11 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well. Place lamb in a roasting pan; rub with garlic mixture. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
2
Remove lamb from the refrigerator. Sprinkle lamb with 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Place lamb on the rack of a roasting pan coated with cooking spray, and place rack in pan. Let lamb stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
3
Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
4
Roast lamb at 425u00b0 for 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375u00b0 (do not remove lamb from oven); bake an additional 45 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of roast registers 135u00b0 or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand for 20 minutes; slice.

190

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Fat

Carbs

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh shallots, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind, and more.

Yes, Herb And Citrus Roast Leg Of 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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Herb And Citrus Roast Leg Of Lamb

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