Best 6 Asian Barbequed Butterflied Leg Of Lamb Recipes

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Asian barbequed butterflied leg of lamb is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. Butterflying the leg of lamb allows the marinade to penetrate the meat more easily, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish. The Asian-inspired marinade, with its blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and spices, infuses the lamb with a unique and irresistible flavor. Whether you are cooking for a family gathering or a romantic dinner, this Asian barbequed butterflied leg of lamb is sure to be a hit.

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ASIAN BARBEQUED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB



Asian Barbequed Butterflied Leg of Lamb image

Inspired by Mongolian Beef and the Korean short ribs my grandfather always made for special occasions. Have your butcher trim, split, and debone a whole leg of lamb for you. Make the marinade (also good on ribs, or steak, or pork). Marinate overnight. Grill the meat to desired doneness. Slice to serve. We like it wrapped in tortillas or flatbreads with leaves of butter lettuce.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 9h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup hoisin sauce
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 cup minced green onion
1/4 cup mushroom soy sauce
4 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (5 lb) boneless butterflied leg of lamb

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, mix hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, green onions, mushroom soy sauce, garlic, honey, sesame oil, sesame seeds, white pepper, and black pepper. Place lamb in bag, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Oil the grill grate. Place lamb on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook 15 minutes on each side, to a minimum internal temperature 145°F (63°C), or to desired doneness. Transfer meat to a serving platter, and allow it to rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • FOOTNOTE:.
  • Hoisin sauce, also called Peking sauce, is a thick, reddish-brown sauce that is sweet and spicy, and widely used in Chinese cooking. It's a mixture of soybeans, garlic, chile peppers and various spices. It can be found in Asian markets and many large supermarkets. Look in the Asian or ethnic section. If this item is not in stock at your local store, ask your grocer to special order it for you. Most grocers will be happy to do this for their customers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 143.4, Sodium 458.9, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 8.2, Protein 47.6

BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB MASALA



Butterflied Leg of Lamb Masala image

This recipe is quite flexible & can also be done on the BBQ. When I made this I didn't have any mint so just added a few teaspoons of mint sauce instead. Was really tasty served with recipe #158223 and pappadams! Sorry about the poor photo, forgot to take it before we ate so photo is of leftovers.

Provided by Mandy

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 butterflied leg of lamb, boned
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon prepared chili, minced
2 teaspoons curry powder
3 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 cup natural yoghurt

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except lamb together.
  • Spread marinade over top & bottom of lamb and allow to marinade for at least 30 minutes.
  • Cook at 180 C for approx 1 hour or to preferred.
  • taste.
  • Serve cut into thick slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 26, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2, Protein 1.8

ASIAN BARBEQUED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB



Asian Barbequed Butterflied Leg of Lamb image

Inspired by Mongolian Beef and the Korean short ribs my grandfather always made for special occasions. Have your butcher trim, split, and debone a whole leg of lamb for you. Make the marinade (also good on ribs, or steak, or pork). Marinate overnight. Grill the meat to desired doneness. Slice to serve. We like it wrapped in tortillas or flatbreads with leaves of butter lettuce.

Provided by Cyndi

Categories     Chinese Recipes

Time 9h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅔ cup hoisin sauce
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
½ cup minced green onions
¼ cup mushroom soy sauce
4 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (5 pound) boneless butterflied leg of lamb

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, mix hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, green onions, mushroom soy sauce, garlic, honey, sesame oil, sesame seeds, white pepper, and black pepper. Place lamb in bag, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Oil the grill grate. Place lamb on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook 15 minutes on each side, to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), or to desired doneness. Transfer meat to a serving platter, and allow it to rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 92.9 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 687.8 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

GRILLED HOISIN-MARINATED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB



Grilled Hoisin-Marinated Butterflied Leg of Lamb image

Categories     Garlic     Lamb     Broil     Marinate     Backyard BBQ     Summer     Grill     Chill     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 to 6 with leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup minced scallions
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
a 6 1/2- to 7 1/2-pound whole leg of lamb, trimmed, boned, and butterflied (4 1/2 to 5 1/2 pounds boneless)
scallion brushes
Accompaniment:Broiled Eggplant with Garlic Sauce

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together hoisin sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, minces scallion, honey, and salt.
  • Trim as much remaining fat as possible from lamb and in a shallow dish large enough to hold lamb flat spread marinade over both sides of it. Marinate lamb, covered and chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Prepare grill.
  • Bring lamb to room temperature and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 12 to 15 minutes on each side, or until meat thermometer registers 140°F. for medium-rate meat. (Alternatively, lamb may be broiled under preheated broiler about 4 inches from heat for approximately the same time on each side as for grilling.) Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let stand 20 minutes before carving.
  • Holding a sharp knife at a 45° angle, cut lamb across grain into thin slices. (If planning to make lamb salad, reserve one-third unsliced lamb, covered and chilled.)
  • To make scallion brushes:
  • Trim roots and green parts from scallions, leaving about 2 1/2-inch stalks. Make 1/2-inch lengthwise cuts at both ends of stalks and spread fringed ends gently. Put scallions in a bowl of ice and cold water and chill 2 hours, or until fringed ends have curled. Drain scallions well.
  • Garnish lamb with scallion brushes and serve with eggplant.

GRILLED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB



Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb image

A butterflied leg of lamb, which cooks quickly and evenly on the grill, has been split down the center, then unfolded and spread open to resemble a butterfly.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary, or 2 teaspoons dried
4 garlic, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 butterflied leg of lamb (4 to 5 pounds), trimmed of excess fat

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, vinegar, rosemary, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place lamb in a large shallow dish with marinade, and turn to coat. Cover; marinate 1 hour at room temperature or up to overnight in refrigerator, turning occasionally. (Bring to room temperature before grilling.)
  • Heat grill to medium-high. Thread several metal skewers through lamb in both directions to hold meat together during cooking.
  • Grill lamb until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 140 degrees for medium rare, 10 to 15 minutes per side. Let the meat rest, covered, about 10 minutes. Remove the skewers. Slice the meat thinly, against the grain where possible.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 g, Fat 13 g, Protein 35 g

ASIAN BARBEQUED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB



Asian Barbequed Butterflied Leg of Lamb image

Inspired by Mongolian Beef and the Korean short ribs my grandfather always made for special occasions. Have your butcher trim, split, and debone a whole leg of lamb for you. Make the marinade (also good on ribs, or steak, or pork). Marinate overnight. Grill the meat to desired doneness. Slice to serve. We like it wrapped in tortillas or flatbreads with leaves of butter lettuce.

Provided by Cyndi

Categories     Chinese Recipes

Time 9h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅔ cup hoisin sauce
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
½ cup minced green onions
¼ cup mushroom soy sauce
4 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (5 pound) boneless butterflied leg of lamb

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, mix hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, green onions, mushroom soy sauce, garlic, honey, sesame oil, sesame seeds, white pepper, and black pepper. Place lamb in bag, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Oil the grill grate. Place lamb on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook 15 minutes on each side, to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), or to desired doneness. Transfer meat to a serving platter, and allow it to rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 92.9 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 687.8 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of lamb: A leg of lamb is the best cut for butterflying, as it is a large, boneless piece of meat that can be easily flattened and marinated.
  • Butterfly the lamb leg properly: To butterfly the lamb leg, make a deep incision down the center of the leg, being careful not to cut all the way through. Then, open the leg up and lay it flat.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives the lamb its flavor, so be sure to use a flavorful one. The recipe in the article uses a combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
  • Cook the lamb over indirect heat: This will help to prevent the lamb from drying out. If you are using a charcoal grill, place the coals on one side of the grill and the lamb on the other side. If you are using a gas grill, turn one side of the grill to high heat and the other side to low heat.
  • Let the lamb rest before carving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender.

Conclusion:

Asian barbecued butterflied leg of lamb is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your lamb is cooked to perfection.

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