Herb Crusted Leg of New Zealand Grass-fed Lamb
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 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
Description
The recipe begins with a 5-pound bone-in leg of New Zealand grass-fed lamb. Optionally, the final six inches of bone can be cleared of meat for presentation. The leg is scored and seasoned generously with salt and pepper. A mixture of Dijon mustard and minced garlic is brushed over the lamb, followed by a pressed coating of minced parsley, rosemary, and thyme to form the herb crust.
The lamb is roasted fat side up in a roasting pan at 350°F for about 1 1/2 hours until it reaches medium doneness (around 135°F internal temperature). After roasting, the leg is loosely tented with foil and allowed to rest for 10 to 15 minutes, which helps retain juices and allows the meat to firm up slightly for easier slicing.
The final dish offers an herbaceous, slightly pungent crust with tender, medium-cooked lamb inside. It can be sliced and served as a centerpiece for meals, and the optional edible flowers add a decorative touch if desired.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds leg of lamb 5-6 pound leg will work, bone-in, New Zealand grass-fed
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 bunch parsley minced
- 4 tbsp rosemary minced
- 4 tbsp thyme minced
- salt to taste
- black 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
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
5
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