Leg of Lamb (garlic herb marinade)
Coooking Temperature: 350°F / 180°C / Gas mark 4
Calories: 18
Adjust Servings Here: 6 servings
Description
This leg of lamb is simple, easy, and uses my fool-proof method of roasting. If you are new to cooking meat, this is the recipe you can make to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
- 5 lbs (2.25 kg) Leg of lamb (bone in)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
Marinade
- 1 sprig Rosemary leaves removed
- 4 sprigs Thyme leaves removed
- 6 - 8 large Garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp Paprika smoked
- 1 tsp Corinder powder
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep Lamb - Trim excess fat off the lamb and pat dry on all sides.5 lbs Leg of lamb, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Pepper
- Marinade - In a mortar and pestle (or food processor), crush the garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Add the paprika, coriander powder, olive oil, and lemon juice. Set aside.1 sprig Rosemary, 4 sprigs Thyme, 6 - 8 large Garlic cloves, 1 tbsp Paprika, 1 tsp Corinder powder, 2 tbsp Olive oil, 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- Marinate the lamb —Season the lamb on all sides with salt and pepper. Then, brush the marinade on all sides. Leave to marinate for an hour or up to 12 hours in the fridge. Thaw for at least an hour or two before roasting.
- Preheat the oven at 350°F / 180°C / Gas mark 4
- Place the leg of lamb in a roasting pan on the roasting rack. If using a thermometer, insert it into the center of the thickest part of the meat.
- Roast until you reach the desired temperature of doneness.- Medium rare - between 130 F to 135 F, approximately 20 minutes per pound.- Medium - between 135 F to 140 F, approximately 22 to 23 mins per pound - Medium well - between 145 F to 150 F, approximately 25 minutes per pound- Well Done is between 155 to 165 F, approximately 30 minutes per pound.
- When the thermometer reaches your desired temperature, remove the lamb from the oven. Loosely tent it with aluminum foil and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. In the meantime, make the gravy.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or roast potatoes.
The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you
Did you make this recipe? Share it with me.Tag @veenaazmanov_kitchen on instagram or #hashtag it #veenaazmanovkitchen