Description
Herb-Crusted Roasted Lamb is a show-stopping dish that combines tender meat with a fragrant herb crust, perfect for special occasions and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bone-in leg of lamb (about 5 lbs)
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves only
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
- 6 garlic cloves, whole
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a food processor, blend rosemary, thyme, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pat the leg of lamb dry and make small slits in the meat. Rub half of the herb mixture into the slits and over the surface.
- Place the lamb in a roasting pan and roast for 20 minutes until browned.
- Remove from oven, spread the remaining herb mixture on top, then continue roasting for about 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
- Let rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Contemporary
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g) of lamb
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg