Roasted Leg of Lamb with Spices, Roasted Fennel, an

Name: Roasted Leg of Lamb with Spices, Roasted Fennel, and Sweet Red Pepper Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves; 1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 leg of lamb (about 7 pounds), thighbone removed (see note); Turkish Spice Mix, recipe follows; 3 fennel bulbs, trimmed and quartered; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 lemon, juiced; Extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup walnut pieces; 2 cups mayonnaise; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 roasted red pepper, torn into narrow strips by hand; 1 fresh hot red chile, stemmed; Pinch sugar; 1/2 lemon, juiced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons allspice berries; 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 -inch piece cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon cloves

Servings: persons

5 garlic cloves
1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 leg of lamb (about 7 pounds), thighbone removed (see note)
Turkish Spice Mix, recipe follows
3 fennel bulbs, trimmed and quartered
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, juiced
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup walnut pieces
2 cups mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 roasted red pepper, torn into narrow strips by hand
1 fresh hot red chile, stemmed
Pinch sugar
1/2 lemon, juiced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons allspice berries
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 -inch piece cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon cloves

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Stir together the garlic, parsley, olive oil, salt and pepper to make a paste.
3
Spread that over the inside of the leg of lamb.
4
Tie the leg crosswise with several lengths of butchers twine.
5
Coat the outside of the leg of lamb with the Turkish Spice Mix and set it on a rack in a roasting pan.
6
Put the fennel in a small, deep baking dish (or souffle dish) and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
7
Add the lemon juice and enough oil to entirely cover the fennel (2 1/2 to 3 cups, maybe more depending on the size of the dish).
8
Cover with aluminum foil.
9
Put the lamb and the fennel in the oven and cook until the fennel is very soft and the lamb is medium (140 degrees F), about 1 hour for the fennel, and about 1 1/2 hours for the lamb.
10
Let the lamb rest 10 minutes before slicing.
11
While the lamb is roasting, make the mayonnaise: Grind the walnuts to a coarse powder in a food processor.
12
Add all of the remaining ingredients and puree; set aside.
13
Slice the lamb against the grain and serve it with the roasted fennel and sweet red pepper mayonnaise.
14
Note: Ask your butcher to remove the longer thighbone (from the fatter part of the leg) but leave the shorter shank bone (from the narrow end of the leg), so that the leg will hold its shape.
15
With the thigh bone removed, you'll be able to open out that part of the leg, like a book, and coat it with the herb mixture to flavor the inside of the meat as it cooks.
16
Combine the spices in a spice mill or clean coffee grinder and grind to a powder.
17
Store in an air-tight container.
18
Inactive Prep Time: none
19
Ease of preparation: easy

1475

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 garlic cloves, 1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Roasted Leg of Lamb with Spices, Roasted Fennel, and Sweet Red Pepper Mayonnaise 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.

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Roasted Leg of Lamb with Spices, Roasted Fennel, and Sweet Red Pepper Mayonnaise

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