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Easy Roasted Leg of Lamb
Boneless or bone-in leg of lamb is seasoned with a simple dry rub, and then roasted in the oven for the most festive dinner! Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a perfect meal!
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
1 hr mins
Resting Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 675 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 bone-in leg of lamb about 5-6 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste (I used 1.5 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper)
Instructions
- Take the leg of lamb out of the refrigerator. Pat the lamb dry and score the lamb by making ½-inch deep incisions all over the leg. This will allow the seasonings to penetrate the meat.
- Mix together olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the leg of lamb in a large roasting pan, fat side facing up. Spread the dry rub evenly over the lamb. Rub thoroughly into the scored cuts. Let it sit at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Position the oven rack in the middle.
- Place the pan on the rack in the oven. Turn the oven down to 350°F (180°C). Roast for about 1.5 to 2 hours for medium doneness. Check the internal temperature using an instant-read thermometer. Remove the lamb from the oven when the internal temperature registers 140°F. (The temperature will continue to rise to around 145°F)
- Let it rest for about 15 to 20 minutes before carving. Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
675kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Net Carbohydrates
1g
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
57g
(88%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
24g
Cholesterol
166mg
(55%)
Sodium
135mg
(6%)
Potassium
520mg
(15%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.04g
(0%)
Vitamin A
139IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 675
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 675kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 1g | |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.04g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 139IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.