Lemon & Oregano Roast Lamb Recipe

Name: Lemon & Oregano Roast Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12-2 kg leg of lamb; 5 garlic cloves (cut into thin slivers); salt; pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 lemon, zest of, grated; ½ cup lemon juice; 1 ½ cups dry white wine; 3 teaspoons cornflour; 1 ½ cups water; 3 thin lemon slices (optional); 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional); 1 small beef stock cube (crumbled)

Servings: persons

1 12-2 kg leg of lamb
5 garlic cloves (cut into thin slivers)
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 lemon, zest of, grated
½ cup lemon juice
1 ½ cups dry white wine
3 teaspoons cornflour
1 ½ cups water
3 thin lemon slices (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
1 small beef stock cube (crumbled)

1
Pre heat oven to 180c.
2
Trim excess fat from lamb.
3
Using a sharp pointed knife, stab roast all over & insert garlic slivers in each cut.
4
Season with salt & pepper.
5
Place roast in baking dish & massage with oregano.
6
Combine lemon juice, lemon zest and wine.
7
Pour mixture over lamb.
8
Cover dish with either lid or foil.
9
Bake in oven allowing 20 minutes per 500 grams, basting lamb at each 20 minute interval of cooking time.
10
Remove lamb from dish & cover with foil to keep warm while you make the sauce.
11
Sauce:.
12
Blend cornflour with 1 tablespoon of the water.
13
Add to the reserved pan juices in baking dish.
14
Add remaining water & crumbled stock cube.
15
Stir over heat until sauce thickens slightly.
16
Add lemon slices & chopped parsley if desired.
17
Serve sliced lamb with sauce and vegetables of your choice.

323

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Protein

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12-2 kg leg of lamb, 5 garlic cloves (cut into thin slivers), salt, pepper, and more.

Yes, Lemon & Oregano Roast 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.

Lemon & Oregano Roast Lamb

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