Lavender-Marinated Leg Of Lamb Recipe

Name: Lavender-Marinated Leg Of Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5 lb) leg of lamb, butterflied, trimmed; 4 anchovy fillets, cut crosswise into 24 pieces; 2 garlic cloves, each cut into 6 slices and halved lengthwise; 2 teaspoons rosemary, minced; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 tablespoon dried lavender, for cooking; salt; black pepper, freshly ground; lemon wedge, for serving

Servings: persons

1 (5 lb) leg of lamb, butterflied, trimmed
4 anchovy fillets, cut crosswise into 24 pieces
2 garlic cloves, each cut into 6 slices and halved lengthwise
2 teaspoons rosemary, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon dried lavender, for cooking
salt
black pepper, freshly ground
lemon wedge, for serving

1
Using a small, sharp knife, make 24 incisions all over the lamb.
2
Stuff each incision with a piece of anchovy and garlic and a pinch of the rosemary.
3
In a roasting pan, combine the 1/4 cup of olive oil with the wine and lavender.
4
Add the lamb and coat well.
5
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
6
Light a grill. Bring the lamb to room temperature and season with salt and pepper.
7
Grill the lamb over a moderately low fire for about 40 minutes, or until lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 125 degrees for medium rare.
8
Transfer the lamb to a carving board and cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before thinly slicing it.
9
Serve with lemon wedges and additional olive oil.

390

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (5 lb) leg of lamb, butterflied, trimmed, 4 anchovy fillets, cut crosswise into 24 pieces, 2 garlic cloves, each cut into 6 slices and halved lengthwise, 2 teaspoons rosemary, minced, and more.

Yes, Lavender-Marinated 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.

Lavender-Marinated Leg Of Lamb

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