Roast Leg of Lamb with Lemon & Shallots

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    435 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

Roast Leg of Lamb with Lemon & Shallots

Simple and succulent, this lamb is a feast to remember. Adapted from the cookbook Sunday Roasts, by Betty Rosbottom

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Ingredients

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  • 6 1/2 lb leg of lamb (or 3 kg)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened
  • 2 lemons scrubbed
  • 6 shallots peeled
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450F. Season the leg of lamb all over with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a large cast iron pan over medium-high heat and sear the leg of lamb all over. This could take up to 10 minutes. Use a sturdy pair of tongs to rotate the leg. (This step can be completed one day in advance.)
  3. Remove the leg of lamb and place in the roasting pan. Rub all over with the butter.
  4. Slice the lemons into rounds and place over and around the leg of lamb. Cut the shallots into quarters and add them around the lamb.
  5. Place the pan in the oven and roast for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350F and roast until an instant-read thermometer registers 135F (for medium-rare), about 50 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and loosely tent the lamb with foil. Rest for 15-30 minutes. Carve and serve with pan juices, mint sauce (traditional), or a spiced orange jam.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 435kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 179mg (60%) Sodium 248mg (10%) Potassium 770mg (22%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 355IU (7%) Vitamin C 15.8mg (18%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 4.6mg (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 435 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 435kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 179mg 60%
Sodium 248mg 10%
Potassium 770mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 355IU 7%
Vitamin C 15.8mg 18%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 4.6mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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