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Roast boneless leg of lamb on a bed of mint
Easy to prepare, this delicious roast lamb recipe lets the flavor of the meat shine. Perfect for a crowd.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 +
Calories: 657 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless leg of lamb 900g, or larger, adjust cooking time accordingly
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 stems mint
- ½ teaspoon salt approx
- ½ tablespoon olive oil approx
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F/230C. Ensure the lamb is at room temperature before you cook.
- Make incisions into the fatty side of the lamb joint with a small sharp knife, evenly spaced over the top and side of the joint around 1-2in apart (3-5cm).Peel the garlic and cut into long strips, around 6-8 per clove. Stuff a piece of garlic into each incision in the lamb.
- Put the mint leaves in the bottom of a roasting dish and sit the lamb roast on top.
- Sprinkle a little salt over the lamb along with a drizzle of olive oil. Place in the oven and roast for 15min, uncovered.
- Reduce the heat to 325F/160C. and cook at this temperature for the remainder of the cooking time - in all, you'll need approx 20min per pound/450g for medium-rare (around 25min for medium, 15 for rare), although time may vary with your oven and size of leg. Your most accurate way is to use an internal meat thermometer - you want around 125F for rare, 130F for medium-rare, 135-140F for medium, 155-165F for well done.
- Remove from the oven and allow to stand for around 10-15minutes before carving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
657kcal
(33%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
54g
(83%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Cholesterol
165mg
(55%)
Sodium
424mg
(18%)
Potassium
503mg
(14%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4+
Amount Per Serving
Calories 657
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 657kcal | 33% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 424mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 503mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.