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Roasted Butterflied Leg of Lamb

Roasted Butterflied Leg of Lamb

Cost $40, save $25

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  • 80 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $40

INGREDIENTS

  • Marinade

    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 🧄 8 cloves garlic, minced
    • 🧂 2 ½ teaspoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
    • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • Meat

    • 1 (8-pound) leg of lamb, boned and butterflied to an even thickness, most fat removed

  • Finishing touches

    • 🍋 1 lemon, juiced
    • ½ cup minced fresh parsley, cilantro, or mint

STEPS

1

Mix olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano into a paste. Spread it on both sides of the lamb. Let stand for an hour until the meat reaches room temperature.

2

Adjust the oven rack to an upper or upper-middle position and preheat the broiler on high for 10 minutes.

3

Place the lamb cut-side up on a large wire rack over a foil-lined roasting pan. Broil, moving the pan so the entire surface browns evenly for about 8 minutes. Turn the lamb over and broil the other side for another 8 minutes. Let the lamb rest for 10 minutes.

4

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Stick a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the lamb and roast for 50–60 minutes, until the thermometer registers 140°F (60°C).

5

When the lamb is out of the oven, squeeze lemon juice over it and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Carve across the grain, arrange on a platter, drizzle with accumulated juices, and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

336

Calories

  • 30
    Protein
  • 2
    Carbs
  • 23
    Fats

💡 Ask your butcher to butterfly the lamb to save preparation time.For more flavor, marinate the lamb overnight in the refrigerator.Use fresh herbs for garnishing to enhance flavor and presentation.A meat thermometer ensures perfect doneness for your roast.Serve with roasted vegetables for a balanced meal.