Best 12 Garlic Roasted Leg Of Lamb Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to cooking a savory and tantalizing Garlic Roasted Leg of Lamb! This flavorful dish is perfect for special occasions or simply when you want to indulge in a delightful meal. With its crispy, golden-brown exterior and tender, juicy interior, this Garlic Roasted Leg of Lamb will leave you craving for more. Whether you prefer a simple preparation or a more complex marinade, we'll provide you with all the essential tips, tricks, and recipe variations to create the perfect Garlic Roasted Leg of Lamb that will impress your family and friends. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind this succulent and aromatic dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROSEMARY AND GARLIC ROAST LEG OF LAMB



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 leg of lamb, bone in (about 6 to 7 1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
8 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 cup chopped fresh herbs (combination of rosemary, chives, and parsley)
2 cups diced onions
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup red wine

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Using your hands, rub the lamb all over with the lemon juice. Pat the garlic and rosemary evenly all over the surface of the meat. Season the meat with the salt and pepper and place the lamb in a roasting pan. Place the lamb in the oven and roast for 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue to cook for about 1 hour longer for medium-rare, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the roast registers about 145 degrees F to 150 degrees F (be careful that the thermometer does not touch the bone.) Remove lamb from pan and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
  • Position the roasting pan over your stove burners. Add mixed herbs and onions to pan, and stir to combine with pan drippings. Add chicken stock and wine to deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to release any fond. Reduce over high heat until sauce consistency. Strain before serving, if desired. Slice lamb and serve with sauce drizzled over the top.

GARLIC-ROASTED LEG OF LAMB



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A boned roast leg of lamb will be much easier to carve; tie the leg securely so that it cooks evenly. Serve with the pan sauce on the side for a delicious dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup olive oil
10 garlic cloves
Salt and pepper
1 boned, rolled, and tied leg of lamb (about 7 pounds)
Lamb Pan Sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a blender, process oil, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper until smooth and emulsified, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Place lamb, fat side up, on a rack set on a roasting pan; spread garlic paste all over lamb. Roast in oven until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 135 degrees for medium rare, about 2 hours.
  • Transfer lamb to a platter, and discard string; keep warm while you make the Pan Sauce. Slice lamb just before serving.

HERB AND GARLIC ROASTED LEG OF LAMB



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This leg of lamb is the perfect meat for a special occasion or casual dinner. Serve this succulent roast with the optional gravy for a memorable meal.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 pounds leg of lamb (center cut)
3 cloves garlic ( divided )
3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (or about 2 teaspoons dried)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or about 1 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Gravy:
1/2 cup dry red wine ( Pinot Noir or Cabernet)
1 1/2 cups chicken stock (unsalted)
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 F. Place a rack in a roasting pan and set aside.
  • Pat the lamb dry with paper towels. Remove any excess fat with a sharp knife, leaving some on so you'll have rich drippings for gravy.
  • Peel the garlic. Cut 2 cloves of garlic into thin slivers. Mince the third clove of garlic and set aside.
  • With a small, sharp knife, make several tiny, slits-about 1/2-inch to 1-inch deep-evenly over the surface of the lamb. Insert the garlic slivers into the slits.
  • Rub the lamb all over with the lemon juice.
  • In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic with the herbs, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Rub the garlic and herb mixture over the surface of the lamb.
  • Place the lamb, fat side up, on the rack of the prepared pan.
  • Insert meat thermometer in the thickest part of the meat, not touching fat or bone.
  • Roast for about 25 to 30 minutes per pound, or until the meat thermometer registers 145 F (medium rare) to 165 F (well done).
  • Remove the roast to a platter and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Remove the rack from the roasting pan. Skim excess fat from the drippings and place the pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the red wine and cook for about 2 minutes while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the chicken stock with the flour; whisk until smooth.
  • Add the remaining 1 cup of chicken stock and the flour-stock mixture to the roasting pan, whisking frequently until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1016 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 355 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 98 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, Sodium 576 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 63 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

LEG OF LAMB WITH GARLIC AND HERBS



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Looking for a delicious alternative to your regular Sunday roast? Try a succulent leg of lamb; its easy to season and roast to perfection.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 leg of lamb, 5 pounds
3 garlic cloves, cut into slivers
3 teaspoons dried dill weed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Do not remove fell (paperlike covering) from lamb. Make 10 or 12 small slits in lamb with tip of knife. Insert slivers of garlic into slits. Mix remaining ingredients; rub over lamb.
  • Place lamb, fat side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of thickest part of lamb and does not touch bone or rest in fat. Do not add water.
  • Roast uncovered to desired doneness: For medium-rare, 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes or until thermometer reads 140°F; for medium, 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes or until thermometer reads 155°F.
  • Cover lamb with tent of aluminum foil and let stand 15 to 20 minutes. Temperature will continue to rise about 5°F (to 145°F for medium-rare; to 160° for medium) and lamb will be easier to carve as juices set up. Remove foil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg

ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH GARLIC AND HERBS



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Make this Roast Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Herbs for a flavorful main no matter the time of year.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bone-in leg of lamb (6 to 8 pounds), rinsed and patted dry
2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pan
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
4 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary needles
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Use a paring knife to make a dozen small slits in the meat. Tuck garlic slivers into slits. Place meat in a baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, stir together oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pour marinade over lamb, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate, basting occasionally with the marinade, for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees with rack positioned to fit the lamb in a roasting pan. Remove lamb from refrigerator, uncover, and let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat a roasting pan with oil.
  • Transfer lamb to a rack fitted in the prepared pan, reserving leftover marinade. Season meat with salt and pepper. Roast lamb, basting every 20 to 30 minutes, first with the reserved marinade, and then with juices that accumulate in the pan. The lamb will need to cook for about 20 minutes per pound (2 hours for a 6-pound leg of lamb; 2 hours and 40 minutes for 8 pounds). An instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat, not touching the bone, should read 145 degrees when the lamb is medium-rare.
  • Remove pan from oven and transfer lamb to a cutting board. Cover to keep warm; let rest for 20 minutes before carving. Pour pan juices into a fat separator or glass measuring cup; spoon off any fat that rises to the surface and discard. Cover juices to keep warm while lamb rests; add any juices that collect as the lamb sits.
  • Carve lamb, and arrange slices on a large warm platter; drizzle with reserved pan juices just before serving.

HERB AND GARLIC ROAST LEG OF LAMB



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Enjoy this herb flavored roasted leg of lamb served with pan juices that's perfect for a dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crumbled
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
5- to 6-pound boneless leg of lamb

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • In small bowl, stir all ingredients except lamb until well mixed.
  • Place lamb in shallow roasting pan (keep netting or string on lamb). Spread herb mixture over entire surface of lamb. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of lamb and does not rest in fat.
  • Roast uncovered 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes for medium-rare or until thermometer reads 140°F. (For medium doneness, bake until thermometer reads 155°F.)
  • Remove from oven; cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes or until thermometer reads 145°F (or 160°F for medium doneness). Remove netting or string before serving. Serve with pan juices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1 g

ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC



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This is a dish we eat once or twice a month. For a change, you can cook sliced potatoes and sauteed onions in stock under the lamb. They get all those yummy garlicky juices dripping on to them.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 1/2 lbs leg of lamb
2 garlic cloves, cut into thin slivers
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon oil
salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350f.
  • With a small, sharp knife cut slits all over the lamb (top and bottom).
  • Insert the slivers of garlic, and the rosemary sprigs.
  • Brush the lamb with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place on a wire rack in a baking tin and pour in 3/4 cup of water.
  • Roast for about 2 hours basting often with the pan juices.
  • remove from oven and cover loosely with foil.
  • Allow to"rest" for about 15 minutes before carving.
  • We serve with roasted vegetables, peas, gravy and mint jelly.

ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC



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Categories     Garlic     Herb     Lamb     Roast     Easter     Low Carb     Rosemary     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 6- to 7-pound leg of lamb, trimmed of excess fat
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup water
Fresh rosemary sprigs

Steps:

  • Place lamb, fat side up, in large roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt. Mix oil, minced rosemary, lemon peel and garlic in bowl. Rub over lamb.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Roast lamb until thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 130°F for medium-rare, basting occasionally with pan juices, about 1hours. Transfer to platter. Tent loosely with foil; let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Spoon off fat from drippings in roasting pan; add 1/4 cup water to pan. Place on burner over medium heat. Add any lamb juices from platter. Bring to boil, scraping up browned bits on bottom of pan. Season with salt. Keep warm.
  • Cut lamb into thin slices; arrange on platter. Pour pan juices over. Garnish with rosemary sprigs.

LEG OF LAMB WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY



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This old Gourmet recipe has reviews from 126 users, almost all of whom love it. So take it from them: even if it's your "first time cooking lamb," you'll be "hooked."

Categories     Garlic     Herb     Lamb     Roast     Easter     Rosemary     Red Wine     Spring     Gourmet

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (7-pound) semi-boneless leg of lamb, aitchbone removed, fat trimmed to 1/4 inch thick, and lamb tied
4 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon fine sea salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth

Steps:

  • Pat lamb dry and score fat by making shallow cuts all over with tip of a sharp small knife.
  • Pound garlic to a paste with sea salt using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash with a heavy knife) and stir together with rosemary and pepper. Put lamb in a lightly oiled roasting pan, then rub paste all over lamb. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Roast lamb in middle of oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted 2 inches into thickest part of meat (do not touch bone) registers 130°F, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand 15 to 25 minutes (internal temperature will rise to about 140°F for medium-rare).
  • Add wine to pan and deglaze by boiling over moderately high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Season pan juices with salt and pepper and serve with lamb.

GARLIC AND HERB LEG OF LAMB WITH POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY



Garlic And Herb Leg Of Lamb With Potatoes Recipe by Tasty image

Cooking a melts-in-your-mouth lamb recipe doesn't need to be complicated. This leg of lamb is rubbed with a lemony, garlic-herb-mustard paste before being roasted over a pan of white wine and potatoes. The potatoes soak up all the juices while the lamb gets charred on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside. Garnish with fresh rosemary and thyme before serving it as the centerpiece of a dinner you'll get endless compliments on.

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Dinner

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 lb bone-in lamb roast with fat cap
12 cloves garlic, divided
½ cup olive oil
⅓ cup whole grain mustard, plus more for serving
1 lemon, juiced
10 sprigs fresh rosemary, stemmed and leaves finely chopped, plus whole sprigs for serving
10 sprigs fresh thyme, stemmed and leaves finely chopped, plus whole sprigs for serving
1 ½ tablespoons sea salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup dry white wine
2 ½ lb yukon gold potato, halved
flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • 2-3 hours before roasting, prepare the lamb. Use a small, sharp knife to make 15 to 20 incisions, each about 2 inches (5 cm) deep, through the fat cap on top of the meat. Thinly slice 3 cloves of garlic and use your fingers to press the slices into the incisions.
  • In a blender, combine the remaining 9 garlic cloves, the olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, rosemary leaves, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper. Blend until a paste forms.
  • Spread the paste evenly all over the lamb. Let marinate at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Place the lamb on a roasting rack in a roasting pan and pour the wine into the bottom of the pan. Roast for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and reduce the heat to 325°F (160°C).
  • Arrange the potatoes, cut side down, in the roasting pan and place the lamb on the rack on top. Roast for 2 hours, tossing the potatoes and basting the lamb with the roasting liquid halfway through.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a platter, baste the lamb again with the remaining pan juices, and return the lamb to the oven. Continue to roast, basting often, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of the leg reaches 130°F (for medium-rare), 45 minutes to 2 hours more, depending on thickness. (As a general rule, the lamb should roast 20 minutes per pound for medium-rare).
  • Transfer the lamb to a platter and set aside to rest for 20 minutes. While the lamb rests, return the potatoes to the roasting pan, season with flaky salt, and warm in the oven until just heated through, about 20 minutes. Return the potatoes to the serving platter.
  • Carve the lamb into ½-inch (1 cm) thick slices and arrange on the platter with the potatoes, garnished with rosemary and thyme sprigs. Serve with whole grain mustard alongside.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1152 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 70 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 96 grams, Sugar 1 gram

CHEF JOHN'S ROASTED LEG OF LAMB



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I've done more than a few lamb dishes dedicated to Easter, but inexplicably have never posted one for a whole leg of lamb. It's such a classic Easter menu option, and, when prepared using this method, makes for a very user-friendly hunk of meat.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Leg

Time 10h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup pomegranate molasses
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (5 pound) boneless leg of lamb, butterflied
kitchen twine
salt to taste
water as needed
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses, or as needed

Steps:

  • Stir 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses, garlic, rosemary, kosher salt, black pepper, Aleppo pepper, mint, and cumin together in a bowl.
  • Arrange the butterflied leg of lamb onto a work surface with the fatty side facing down. Cut 2 deep slashes in each of the the fleshy ends of the meat. Flip the lamb and cut 10 to 20 shallow slashes across the surface of the fat.
  • Spread 3/4 the pomegranate molasses mixture onto the meat-side of the lamb to coat completely. Fold meat together and turn into a large bowl. Spread remaining pomegranate mixture over the fatty side of the meat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a roasting rack in the bottom of a roasting pan.
  • Remove lamb from marinade and discard excess marinade. Gather roast and place onto a work surface with fatty side facing upwards. Tie the center section of the roast with kitchen twine to cinch the roast together. Repeat ties four times along the length of the roast.
  • Season roast with salt and transfer to prepared roasting pan. Pour water below the rack to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until hot and slightly pink in the center, about 1 3/4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 135 degrees F (57 degrees C). Rest for 15 minutes, transfer to a plate, and brush with remaining pomegranate molasses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 115.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 823.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH GARLIC-HERB CRUST(COOK'S COUNTRY)



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Make and share this Roast Leg of Lamb With Garlic-Herb Crust(Cook's Country) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Coppercloud

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 leg of lamb, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 whole leg of lamb, semiboneless (6 to 8 pounds)
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaf
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
6 slices hearty white bread
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • 1. For the lamb: Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Using paring knife, cut 1-inch-deep slits all over lamb and poke garlic slivers and rosemary leaves inside slits. Rub lamb with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place leg meaty side down on wire rack set inside rimmed baking sheet. Roast lamb for 15 minutes, flip, and roast 15 minutes longer.
  • 2. For the crust: Meanwhile, pulse bread, garlic, oil, and parsley in food processor until coarsely ground. Reserve 2 cups crumb mixture for Lemon Asparagus Casserole. Stir rosemary into remaining crumbs.
  • 3. Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees. Remove lamb from oven and brush meaty side with mustard. Press bread crumb mixture into mustard and continue roasting until temperature registers 130 to 135 degrees for medium, 30 to 45 minutes. Transfer lamb to cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Let rest 15 to 20 minutes. Slice and serve.
  • Make Ahead: Make slits in lamb, fill with garlic slivers and rosemary, wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. The garlic-herb crust may be prepared as directed in step 2 and refrigerated for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.2, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 188.4, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 2.6

Tips:

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the lamb is cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Allow the lamb to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • For a more flavorful lamb, marinate it overnight in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
  • If you don't have a roasting pan, you can use a large baking dish lined with foil.
  • Serve the lamb with roasted vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, and parsnips.

Conclusion:

Garlic roasted leg of lamb is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its tender meat, flavorful garlic crust, and juicy interior, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a special meal to make, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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