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Garlic Rosemary Roasted Leg of Lamb
Leg of lamb roasted to juicy perfection, seasoned simply with fresh rosemary and garlic is a showstopper perfect for any feast table.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 387 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3.5 kg (7lb) leg of lamb
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh Rosemary finely chopped
- 8 garlic cloves finely chopped/crushed (+ more for roasting)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 onions quartered
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C/320°F.
- Finely chop the rosemary and garlic then mix with the olive oil.
- Season the lamb on both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Brush the garlic mixture over the lamb.
- Place in a roasting dish and add the onion, lemon slices, whole garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs.
- Pour in a cup of water (you can use stock too) then cover tightly with foil.
- Place in the oven and allow to roast for 25-30 minutes per 500g (1lb) for medium-rare to medium meat.
- For the final 30 minutes, remove the foil and turn the heat of the oven up to 200ºC/390ºF and roast until the lamb is golden brown.
- Once cooked, remove the lamb from the oven and allow to rest, loosely covered with foil, for at least 20 minutes. Carve with a sharp knife and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
60g
(120%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
187mg
(62%)
Sodium
571mg
(24%)
Potassium
895mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
13IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 60g | 120% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 571mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 895mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.