Grilled leg of lamb with rosemary salt is a mouthwatering dish that combines the flavors of succulent lamb, fragrant rosemary, and a savory salt crust. This culinary masterpiece is perfect for special occasions, gatherings with family and friends, or simply as a treat for yourself. With its crispy外皮 and tender interior, this dish is sure to impress and leave you craving for more. In this article, we will take you through the steps of selecting the best cut of lamb, creating the perfect rosemary salt rub, and grilling the leg of lamb to perfection. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you with a memorable dining experience.
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GRILLED LEG OF LAMB
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h27m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large non-reactive bowl. Add the lamb, making sure it is covered with marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator, covered, overnight or for up to 3 days.
- Bring the lamb to room temperature. Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals. Scrape the marinade off the lamb, wipe the meat with paper towels, and season it generously with salt and pepper. Brush the grill with oil to keep the lamb from sticking, and grill on both sides until the internal temperature is 120 to 125 degrees for rare. This will take 40 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how hot the grill is.
- Remove the lamb to a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 20 minutes. Then slice and serve.
GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY, GARLIC, AND MUSTARD
Provided by Sisi Carroll
Categories Garlic Lamb Mustard Easter Low Cal Backyard BBQ Dinner Rosemary Family Reunion Grill Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Open lamb like book on work surface. Using tip of small knife, make 1/2-inch-deep slits all over lamb. Thinly slice 4 garlic cloves. Insert garlic slices into slits in lamb. Combine remaining 4 garlic cloves, mustard, olive oil, white wine, rosemary, and lemon juice in processor. Blend until coarse puree forms. Spread underside of lamb with half of puree. Place lamb, seasoned side down, in 15 x 10 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Spread remaining puree over top of lamb. Cover lamb with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
- Let lamb stand at room temperature 2 hours. Coat grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Sprinkle lamb generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill lamb to desired doneness, about 17 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer lamb to cutting board; let rest 10 to 20 minutes.
- Thinly slice lamb against grain. Overlap slices on platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs.
- What to drink:
- Syrah would be delicious with the grilled lamb. Mix things up by skipping California and Australian Syrahs and going with an Italian Syrah instead. One to try: the velvety, full-bodied 2006 Villa Pillo Syrah Toscana ($16, Italy).
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY
Roast lamb is perfect for Eastertime or any special occasion. This succulent dish calls for a flavorful rosemary, garlic and onion rub.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Combine the oil, rosemary, onion, garlic, salt and pepper; rub over lamb. Place fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan., Bake, uncovered, 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting occasionally with pan juices. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY
This leg of lamb is marinated overnight with fresh rosemary, garlic, mustard, honey and lemon zest. Be prepared for many requests for seconds!
Provided by JMASS
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Leg
Time P1DT1h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, rosemary, ground black pepper, lemon zest and garlic. Mix well and apply to the lamb. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Place lamb on a rack in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and roast for 55 to 60 more minutes for medium rare. The internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 156.5 mg, Fat 38.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 378.7 mg, Sugar 7 g
GRILLED LEG OF LAMB, SAM'S WAY
This lamb recipe comes from a feast that Mark Bittman and Sam Sifton prepared in Charleston, S.C. They found good lamb and decided to cook it two different ways, braised and grilled, to bring different textures and flavors to the plate - and also to nod to the tradition of the paschal lamb in Jewish and Christian springtime traditions.
Provided by Mark Bittman And Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, barbecues, main course
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the garlic, rosemary and olive oil in a bowl. Season the lamb with salt and pepper, then massage with the garlic and rosemary mixture and put the meat in the bowl. Cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Allow it to come to room temperature, approximately 30 minutes. Meanwhile, build a fire in your grill, leaving 1/3 of the cooking area free of coals.
- When the fire is hot, sprinkle the pecan shells or wood chips over the fire and place the lamb fat side down. Sear each side of the lamb for approximately 4 minutes each, then remove the lamb to the side of the grill without coals and roast, covered, for approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
- Tent in foil for 10 to 15 minutes, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 543, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 757 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
GRILLED LEG OF LAMB STEAKS
This is the first time I tried leg steaks. I found them to be a delicious and very tender cut of lamb. This is how I was told to prepare them by my mother. Mmmmm very good.
Provided by nichole
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Leg
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place lamb steaks in a single layer in a shallow dish. Cover with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Flip steaks to coat both sides. Let sit until steaks absorb flavors, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Cook steaks until browned on the outside and slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side for medium. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 92.9 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 112.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
MARINATED GRILLED LAMB
It's fun to fire up the grill on Easter, especially if you live in a cold climate! A mild marinade we created fabulously flavors lamb.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, combine first 9 ingredients; add lamb and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours. , Prepare grill for indirect medium heat. Drain lamb, discarding marinade. Place rosemary sprig on lamb; roll up and tie with kitchen string, leaving a portion of the sprig exposed. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper., Grill lamb, covered, over indirect medium heat 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove from grill; tent with foil and let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Discard rosemary sprig before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LAMB LEG GRILLED WITH ROSEMARY, GARLIC & DIJON MARINADE
How to grill a leg of lamb over indirect heat for tender, juicy meat. Flavor it before you grill it with a thick and fragrant leg of lamb marinade with rosemary, garlic, lemon, Dijon mustard and olive oil. Tips on cutting a bone-in leg of lamb.
Provided by CraftBeering
Categories Cooking Tips and How Tos
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make the marinade for the lamb leg - very finely chop the rosemary leaves, mince the garlic and press onto it with the flat side of the knife, zest the lemon. Combine all three with the olive oil, Dijon mustard and salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Trim any excess fat from the leg of lamb, leaving a good fat cap on top. Score the fat cap in a diamond pattern until you just reach the meat. Apply the marinade paste all over the lamb, rub it in the scored parts. Place onto a plate, season with salt and pepper and cover*. Marinate refrigerated from 4 hours to overnight.
- Bring the leg of lamb to room temperature (about 30-40 minutes of the counter) and preheat a charcoal** grill to 325F. No need to scrape off the marinade paste - it will help form a flavorful crust.
- Place the leg of lamb directly onto the grill rack, over indirect heat, fat cap facing up. Turn it over/reposition it every 20 minutes or so to expose all surfaces to the indirect heat and the grill rack. Do so last for the side with the fat. Maintain a constant grill temperature and grill until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 135 F for medium-rare. If you'd like a section of the lamb leg to be cooked medium (as seen in the pictures) grill the meatiest side of the leg until the temperature there is 140-145F. *** Allow the lamb to rest onto a board for 10-15 minutes before you carve it. You may loosely tent it with foil to keep it warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 211 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 43 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 58 grams protein, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 928 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams unsaturated fat
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH ROSEMARY SALT
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together the oregano, garlic, lemon zest from 1 lemon, lemon juice and 1/4 cup olive oil. Sprinkle the lamb chops with kosher salt and pepper and add to the marinade, thoroughly coating. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, and up to 6 hours.
- Set up your grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
- In the meantime, mix the flaky sea salt, rosemary and remaining lemon zest. Work the mixture with your fingers, releasing the oils from the zest and rosemary. Remove the lamb chops from the marinade and place on the direct heat side of the grill. Char on both sides and cook to an internal temperature of 125 degrees F for medium-rare, about 6 minutes. If the lamb chops become too charred, but the internal temperature is still low, move them to the indirect heat side of the grill to finish cooking.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the lemon rosemary salt before serving.
GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY SALT
Yield Makes 6 generous servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Marinate lamb:
- Stir together yogurt, garlic, rosemary, and pepper in a 13- by 9-inch glass baking dish or 2-gallon sealable plastic bag. Add lamb, turning to coat completely, and marinate, covered and chilled, turning over once or twice, 5 hours.
- Bring lamb to room temperature, about 1 hour.
- Remove lamb from marinade, discarding marinade, and put on a work surface. Run skewers horizontally through meat, about 1 1/2 inches apart, first lengthwise (4 or 5 skewers), then crosswise (4 or 5 more) to form a grid. (Skewering makes meat easier to move and turn over.) Sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce to moderate.
- Grill lamb, covered only if using a gas grill, on lightly oiled grill rack, turning occasionally, until thermometer inserted diagonally into thickest part of meat registers 125°F for medium-rare (thinner parts will register higher), 25 to 30 minutes if using charcoal or 20 to 25 minutes if using gas. Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes before thinly slicing.
- Make rosemary salt:
- Stir together rosemary and sea salt and serve with lamb.
GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY
A great way to prepare lamb on the grill. Leftovers make great sandwiches too. Time does not include marinating time.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper in small bowl. Mash with fork to form coarse paste. Place lamb in shallow baking dish. Spread half of garlic paste over each side. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Bring to room temperature before cooking.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill lamb until brown and crusty on outside and thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 130ºF for medium-rare, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut on diagonal into thin slices and serve.
- Variation:.
- Add 2/3 cup red wine, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, and 3/4 cup olive oil to the marinade. Refrigerate overnight.
GRILLED LEG OF LAMB
A fragrant marinade, spiced with coriander, dill, sage, fennel, mint, rosemary and sage, is key to this classic meat dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Have ready a dish large enough to accommodate the lamb in a single layer. Place the coriander, dill, and fennel seeds in a spice grinder, and finely grind.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground spice mixture, garlic, rosemary, sage, mint, and olive oil. Spread the mixture on both sides of each lamb section. Place lamb in dish, and transfer to refrigerator. Marinate at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Heat a grill or grill pan until medium hot. Season lamb with salt and pepper, and place lamb on grill. Cook until medium rare, 6 to 8 minutes per side.
- Transfer lamb to a cutting board. Let meat stand 5 minutes. Slice, and serve.
GRILLED LEG OF LAMB
Make and share this Grilled Leg of Lamb recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large non-reactive bowl.
- Add the lamb, making sure it is covered with marinade.
- Marinate in the refrigerator, covered, overnight or for up to 3 days.
- Bring the lamb to room temperature.
- Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals.
- Scrape the marinade off the lamb, wipe the meat with paper towels, and season it generously with salt and pepper.
- Brush the grill with oil to keep the lamb from sticking, and grill on both sides until the internal temperature is 120 to 125 degrees for rare.
- This will take 40 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how hot the grill is.
- Remove the lamb to a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
- Then slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.7, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 193.4, Sodium 716.2, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 62.2
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of lamb. A leg of lamb is a good choice for grilling because it is a relatively large cut with a good amount of meat on it. It is also a relatively tender cut, so it will cook quickly and evenly on the grill.
- Prepare the lamb ahead of time. To help the lamb cook evenly, it is a good idea to score the fat cap on the top of the leg. This will allow the heat to penetrate the meat more easily. You can also marinate the lamb overnight in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and herbs. This will help to flavor the meat and make it more tender.
- Cook the lamb over indirect heat. This will help to prevent the lamb from burning on the outside while it is still cooking on the inside. You can create indirect heat on your grill by placing the lamb on one side of the grill and the heat source on the other side.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the doneness of the lamb. The lamb is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, or 170 degrees Fahrenheit for well-done.
- Let the lamb rest before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Grilled leg of lamb is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following these tips, you can ensure that your lamb turns out perfectly cooked and flavorful.
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