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Garlic Rosemary Leg of Lamb
Leg of lamb roasted to juicy perfection, seasoned simply with fresh rosemary and garlic is a showstopper perfect for any feast table.
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Dinner
Keyword
Leg of lamb, leg of lamb recipe, Roast leg of lamb
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
3
hours
hours
Total Time
3
hours
hours
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
12
Calories
387
kcal
Author
Alida Ryder
Ingredients
3.5
kg (7lb)
leg of lamb
2
tbsp
olive oil
2
tbsp
fresh rosemary
finely chopped
8
garlic cloves
finely chopped/crushed (+ more for roasting)
2
tsp
salt
1
tsp
pepper
2
onions
quartered
1
lemon
sliced
1
cup
water
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 160°C/320°F.
Finely chop the rosemary and garlic then mix with the olive oil.
Season the lamb on both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Brush the garlic mixture over the lamb.
Place in a roasting dish and add the onion, lemon slices, whole garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs.
Pour in a cup of water (you can use stock too) then cover tightly with foil.
Place in the oven and allow to roast for 25-30 minutes per 500g (1lb) for medium-rare to medium meat.
For the final 30 minutes, remove the foil and turn the heat of the oven up to 200ºC/390ºF and roast until the lamb is golden brown.
Once cooked, remove the lamb from the oven and allow to rest, loosely covered with foil, for at least 20 minutes. Carve with a sharp knife and serve.
Nutrition
Calories:
387
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
3
g
|
Protein:
60
g
|
Fat:
13
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
187
mg
|
Sodium:
571
mg
|
Potassium:
895
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
13
IU
|
Vitamin C:
7
mg
|
Calcium:
30
mg
|
Iron:
5
mg