Herb Crusted Leg of New Zealand Grass-fed Lamb
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
245 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Herb Crusted Leg of New Zealand Grass-fed Lamb
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Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb is the perfect recipe for a dinner party. The presentation is impressive, and it's delicious and easy to make!
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Ingredients
- 5 pounds bone-in leg of New Zealand grass-fed lamb 5-6 pound leg will work
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 bunch parsley minced
- 4 tbsp rosemary minced
- 4 tbsp thyme minced
- salt and pepper to taste
garnish
- Edible Flowers optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- Remove meat from last 6 inches of bone (optional), for a nicer presentation.
- Score lamb leg with a sharp knife. Generously season lamb leg with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl stir together mustard and garlic. Brush mixture over lamb leg.
- In another mixing bowl toss together parsley, rosemary and thyme. Press mixture over mustard covered lamb leg.
- Transfer leg of lamb, fat side up, onto a roasting pan and roast in oven for about 1 1/2 hours, for medium doneness (thermometer should read roughly 135˚F).
- Remove lamb from oven and cover loosely with foil. Allow lamb to rest, 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
204mg
(9%)
Potassium
602mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
798IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 602mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 798IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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