Roasted Lamb With Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

Name: Roasted Lamb With Tomatillo Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 4-5 pound leg of lamb, trimmed of fat; 3 tablespoons chopped thyme; black pepper; salt; oil; 2 tomatillos , husk removed; 2 jalapenos , stems and seeds removed; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; salt

Servings: persons

1 4-5 pound leg of lamb, trimmed of fat
3 tablespoons chopped thyme
black pepper
salt
oil
2 tomatillos , husk removed
2 jalapenos , stems and seeds removed
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt

1
Rub the meat with the salt, black pepper and thyme, then brush with oil.
2
Place the leg of lamb on a baking rack with a pan underneath to catch any drippings from the meat.
3
Heat the oven to 450F, place the lamb in the middle of the oven.
4
Roast until the lamb is starting to get golden brown, should take about 15 minutes.
5
Take the lamb out of the oven and lower the temperature to 300F.
6
Place a thermometer in the thickest part of the leg.
7
Put back in the oven and continue to roast until it reaches a inner temperature of 125F for medium-rare (about 2 hours) or higher for more well-done.
8
Let rest for 20 minutes before serving.

355

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 4-5 pound leg of lamb, trimmed of fat, 3 tablespoons chopped thyme, black pepper, salt, and more.

Yes, Roasted Lamb With Tomatillo Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Roasted Lamb With Tomatillo Salsa

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