Herb Roast Leg of Lamb Recipe
User Reviews
4.3
105 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
531 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Herb Roast Leg of Lamb Recipe
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Herb Roast Leg of Lamb is an easy lamb recipe using fresh herbs, seasonings and high temperatures sear a nice crust leaving the instead nice & juicy.
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Ingredients
- 5-6 pound boneless leg of lamb*
- 2-3 large garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh Rosemary finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme finely chopped
- 4-5 rosemary and thyme sprigs
- 2 tablespoons light extra virgin olive oil
- Mint jelly optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Prepare a 9x13 roasting pan by spreading light extra virgin olive oil in the bottom and then laying springs of fresh herbs on the center, a nice bed of aromatics for your leg of lamb to rest on while it roasts.
- Place boneless leg of lamb on a clean work surface, like a cutting board. Pierce the top with a knife, making slits deep enough for garlic slices. Fill the slits with garlic. Next, rub the surface with coarse sea salt and pepper. Slather with Dijon mustard and finally press fresh, chopped rosemary and thyme into the Dijon mustard. Transfer boneless leg of lamb to the prepared roasting dish.
- Place into the hot oven for 20 minutes. This will create a nice crust and seal in juices.
- After 20 minutes, lower heat to 350 degrees. Open oven door to allow excess heat to escape and cool down the oven fast. Continue to roast for 40-60 minutes. Time will vary greatly depending on size of your leg of lamb and your preferred level of doneness.
- Remove roast after reaching desired temperature. Allow to rest for 15 minutes before carving. Carve against the grain and serve with a side of mint jelly.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
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Notes
- Easily chop fresh herbs using kitchen shears or a mini food processor.
- *You can use this recipe with a bone-in leg of lamb as well.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
531kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
74g
(148%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
228mg
(76%)
Sodium
2051mg
(85%)
Potassium
1058mg
(30%)
Vitamin A
145IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4.7mg
(5%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
7.2mg
(40%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 531 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 531kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 74g | 148% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 228mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 2051mg | 85% |
| Potassium | 1058mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 7.2mg | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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