Leg of lamb is a classic dish that is perfect for special occasions. It's juicy, flavorful, and relatively easy to make. The key to a great leg of lamb is in the marinade. This recipe uses a simple marinade of olive oil, herbs, and spices to create a tender and flavorful lamb. The mustard glaze adds a delicious zing that complements the lamb perfectly.
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GRILLED LAMB WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE
Sweet and savory, perfect for a spring meal with noodles and a green vegetable. Chops need to marinate one hour.
Provided by Debra
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Chops
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix brown sugar, ginger, tarragon, cinnamon, pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Rub lamb chops with the seasonings, and place on a plate. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- Brush grill grate lightly with oil, and arrange lamb chops on grill. Cook 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 339.2 mg, Sugar 13.6 g
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).
MUSTARD-GLAZED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB
Though I have not tried this myself, the picture in the book looked delicious. It can be grilled or broiled. This looked like a healthy alternative to other preparations I've seen. From a cookbook entitled The Ultimate Cooking Course, 2003.
Provided by WhoKnew
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine mustard, garlic, oil, lemon juice, rosemary, salt, pepper in shallow glass or ceramic dish. Mix well.
- Add leg of lamb, secured with skewers, and rub mustard mixture all over it.
- Cover the dish & let marinate 3+ hours (if marinating in refrigerator, return lamb to room temperature before cooking).
- BROILER:.
- Preheat broiler.
- Place lamb flat on a rack in foil-lined broiler pan.
- Spread with any remaining mustard mixture.
- Cook under broiler until lamb is crusty & golden brown on the outside--10-15 min on each side for rare, 20 min on each side for medium, 25 min for well done.
- Transfer lamb to a carving board & let it rest for at least 10 minutes before carving into slices (not too thin) for serving.
- GRILL:.
- Preheat grill.
- Place lamb flat on a rack over grill; spread with any remaining mustard mixture.
- Cook until lamb is crusty & golden brown on the outside--10-15 min on each side for rare, 20 min on each side for medium, 25 min for well done.
- Transfer lamb to a carving board & let it rest for at least 10 minutes before carving into slices (not too thin) for serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 816.1, Fat 56.2, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 253.3, Sodium 449.2, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 71.1
LAMB WITH MUSTARD GLAZE
Make and share this Lamb With Mustard Glaze recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Recipe Junkie
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 3h45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Combine all ingredeints except lamb, whisking together in a medium-sized bowl until well blended.
- With a brush, coat leg of lamb evenly with the mixture.
- Leave at room temperature on lamb for 2 hours.
- Place lamb on rack in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- Thicken pan juices for sauce, removing fat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1083.7, Fat 76, SaturatedFat 29.8, Cholesterol 329.2, Sodium 681.3, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 92.5
GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH MUSTARD SEEDS
Provided by Morley Safer
Categories dinner, main course
Time 3h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Lay lamb out flat, and sprinkle with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Put oil in baking dish large enough to hold lamb. Add lamb, and sprinkle on both sides with mustard seeds, cumin, garlic, thyme, fennel seeds, rosemary, bay leaves, lemon juice and red wine. Turn and rub lamb so it is evenly coated with the ingredients. Marinate in a cool place for 1 or 2 hours, or in a refrigerator up to 6 hours. If lamb is refrigerated, let it return to room temperature before cooking.
- Preheat a charcoal grill or oven broiler.
- Remove lamb from marinade and reserve marinade. If a grill is used, put lamb flat on grill. If broiler is used, place lamb under broiler 4 to 5 inches from heat. Cook lamb uncovered on grill or under broiler about 15 minutes. Turn and cook 10 to 15 minutes on second side. For medium or well-done meat, cook longer.
- Meanwhile, in a baking pan large enough to hold lamb, bring reserved marinade to a boil, stirring until the liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat, and swirl in butter and parsley. Transfer lamb to marinade pan, cover loosely with foil and keep warm. Let meat rest 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Slice thinly and serve with pan gravy.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 905, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 62 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 67 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 1252 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
DIJON LEG OF LAMB
"This special entree is always on our Easter table, and i serve it for other events throughout the year," notes Christy Porter of Centennial, Colorado. "I first tasted this delicious lamb at a dinner party given by a friend."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut leg of lamb horizontally from one long side to within 1 in. of opposite side. Open meat so it lies flat; trim and discard fat. Place lamb in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, whisk the mustard, soy sauce, oil and seasonings. Pour 1 cup of marinade over lamb and turn to coat; cover and refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat using a drip pan. , Place lamb over drip pan and grill, covered, over medium-low heat for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Warm reserved mustard sauce; serve with lamb.
Nutrition Facts :
LIME GLAZED LEG OF LAMB
A great alternative to the usual lemon, garlic, rosemary seasoning for lamb. Lamb comes out juicy and flavorful. Baste is also good on other meats and poultry.
Provided by CHEEKSFD
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Leg
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the limeade concentrate, white wine, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook, stirring, until the butter is melted. Remove from heat.
- Place leg of lamb onto the preheated grill, and cook basting frequently for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached at least 145 degrees F (62 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 69.6 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
Tips:
- To achieve the perfect medium-rare doneness, cook the lamb leg for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C).
- For a crispy and flavorful crust, make sure to score the lamb leg before roasting. This will allow the marinade to penetrate deeper and create a more evenly browned surface.
- To prevent the lamb leg from drying out, baste it with the mustard glaze every 20 minutes during roasting.
- Let the lamb leg rest for at least 10 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute and result in a more tender and flavorful meat.
- Serve the lamb leg with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Leg of Lamb with Mustard Glaze is a classic for a reason. The combination of tender, juicy lamb and tangy, flavorful mustard glaze is sure to please even the most discerning palates. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a special occasion dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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