Roast Leg of Lamb in an Herb Crust Recipe

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Combine the thyme, oregano, parsley, and rosemary in a bowl, add the oil and breadcrumbs, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.

2. 2

   Place the lamb in a large roasting pan, spread the herb mixture over it, and roast for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, add 2/3 cup warm water to the roasting pan, and roast for 15 minutes more.

4. 4

   Remove the lamb from the roasting pan, cover with foil, and let stand for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Carve the meat and place on a warm serving dish.

6. 6

   For a side dish, halve and seed some tomatoes, fill with breadcrumbs and chopped oregano, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 15 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.