Leg Of Lamb With Rosemary, Garlic, And Lemon Recipe

Name: Leg Of Lamb With Rosemary, Garlic, And Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless leg of lamb, well trimmed and butterflied to an even 2-inch thickness; 8 garlic cloves, divided; 1/2 cup whole grain Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; fresh rosemary, for garnish; fresh parsley sprig, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 lbs boneless leg of lamb, well trimmed and butterflied to an even 2-inch thickness
8 garlic cloves, divided
1/2 cup whole grain Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
fresh rosemary, for garnish
fresh parsley sprig, for garnish

1
On a work surface, open lamb like a book; use the tip of a small knife, and make slits all over the lamb.
2
Peel and thinly slice 4 garlic cloves; insert garlic into the slits in the lamb.
3
In a food processor, combine remaining 4 garlic cloves, mustard, olive oil, wine, rosemary, and lemon juice; puree to a paste.
4
Spread half the paste on the lamb, then place seasoned side down in a glass baking dish; spread with remaining paste and cover with plastic wrap.
5
Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
6
Allow an hour to bring lamb back to room temperature, then sprinkle generously with salt and pepper; roll lamb and tie with kitchen twine at 1-inch intervals.
7
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
8
Place lamb on a rack and roast to an internal temperature of 125 degrees F, about 45 minutes.
9
Let rest for 15 minutes, then slice thinly.
10
Place slices overlapping on a serving platter, drizzle with pan juices, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and decorate with fresh herb stems, if desired.

3034

kcal

Calories

307

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs boneless leg of lamb, well trimmed and butterflied to an even 2-inch thickness, 8 garlic cloves, divided, 1/2 cup whole grain Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Leg Of Lamb With Rosemary, Garlic, And Lemon 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.

Leg Of Lamb With Rosemary, Garlic, And Lemon

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