Best 15 Marinade For Lamb Recipes

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Lamb is a versatile meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways, but one of the most popular methods is to marinate it before grilling, roasting, or stewing. Marinating the lamb helps to tenderize the meat and allows the flavors of the marinade to penetrate deep into the fibers, resulting in a juicy, flavorful dish. There are many different marinade recipes that can be used for lamb, but some of the most popular include those made with yogurt, olive oil, garlic, herbs, and spices. No matter what marinade you choose, be sure to let the lamb marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to fully develop.

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

SUPER SIMPLE LAMB MARINADE



Super Simple Lamb Marinade image

This is such a simple marinade, so easy to prepare and best of all - it's done in a big zip-lock bag, so there's no mess to clean up. It's great for grilling or for roasting. I use it on any cut of lamb. I'm splurging on two 1-pound pre-frenched racks of lamb from "New Zealand Fresh Lamb" for our anniversary. It makes enough for about 2 - 2 1/2 pounds of lamb. You can always vary the few spices in it to suit your taste.

Provided by Crabzilla

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 10m

Yield 1 Cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ziploc bag (gallon size)
3/4 cup teriyaki sauce (I use Kikkoman)
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
6 cloves minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to the zip-lock bag, seal, and smoosh around to blend everything together.
  • Dump your lamb chops or racks in and marinate in fridge for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • Take out and bring to room temperature before cooking.
  • Heat up your oven or grill and cook away, using the remaining marinade for an occassional basting!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.2, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 10920.5, Carbohydrate 83.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 66.6, Protein 19.6

LAMB MARINADE RECIPES (FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD)



Lamb Marinade Recipes (from all over the world) image

From several options of marinade for lamb chops to other cuts of lamb marinade recipes. On average each yields just over a cup - enough for a leg of lamb, lamb shoulder or four to six lamb chops. More ideas in the post.

Provided by CraftBeering

Categories     Cooking Tips and How Tos

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup yogurt, plain, full fat, with live cultures
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
5-6 sprigs mint
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup of dark ale (ex. a porter or a balanced brown ale)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp yellow curry powder
1 star anise
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
small bunch of fresh oregano or 3 tbsp of dried oregano
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • For the Mint Yogurt Marinade - chop the mint, mince the garlic, squeeze the lemon juice and mix the ingredients together. Cover the lamb chops completely. This marinade also tenderizes, so do not use it overnight - 2 to 3 hours is ideal.
  • For the Spiced Dark Ale Marinade - first soak the star anise in the ale for 5 minutes then add the rest of the ingredients and whisk until combined. Cover the lamb chops with the marinade.
  • For the Greek Marinade - chop the oregano (or use the dried version) and mince the garlic. Mix all the ingredients and rub all over the lamb chops.

GREEK LAMB MARINADE



Greek Lamb Marinade image

This Greek-style marinade can be applied to any meat but is particularly good on lamb. The meat soaks up the flavors and becomes very tender.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories     Entree     Sauce

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lemons
1/4 cup olive oil
2 to 3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (roughly chopped)
1 whole bay leaf
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Juice 2 lemons into a small bowl.
  • Slowly drizzle olive oil into the lemon juice while whisking. This will help to emulsify the mixture.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and stir.
  • Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 534 mg, Sugar 12 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize Makes 1 1/2 cups (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

LAMB MARINADE



Lamb Marinade image

This is a lamb marinade for real lamb lovers! Perfect for lamb kabobs. Pour over lamb in a sealable container and marinate for 24 hours.

Provided by Jim Lemonia

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup lemon juice
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
½ teaspoon lemon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, oregano, honey, garlic, mustard, garlic powder, liquid smoke, and lemon pepper in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 113.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

MARINATED LAMB



Marinated Lamb image

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h16m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 leg lamb, boned
1 large bunch mint, roughly chopped
1 large bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled
17 1/2 ounces (500 grams) natural yogurt
1/2 (14-ounce/400 gram) can chickpeas, drained and mashed
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, juiced
Baby carrots
Quartered fennel, with its own leafy tops
Quartered red onions
Whole baby turnips
Butternut squash, cut into chunks
Jerusalem artichokes, scrubbed and halved
1/2 (14-ounce/400 gram) can chick peas, drained
Ground cumin
Nutmeg
Coriander seeds
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Lamb: Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Bash up the coriander and mint and mix with the yogurt, garlic, and seasoning. Reserve half to use as a sauce once the lamb is cooked.
  • Score the lamb pieces, season with the salt and pepper and mix with half the marinade and the chickpeas, so it is all coated.
  • Transfer the marinade and lamb to a plastic bag and seal. Place in the refrigerator until required.
  • To cook, place the meat directly on the oven shelf above the tray of vegetables for approximately 45 minutes.
  • Vegetables: Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place all the vegetables in a roasting tray, add the chickpeas, cumin, coriander seeds, nutmeg, sea salt, pepper, and olive oil and toss together.
  • Cook in the preheated oven for 20 minutes then remove the foil and continue roasting for 20 to 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and golden.

MARINATED LAMB CHOPS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing
1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
16 small lamb chops (about 3 1/2 pounds), Frenched
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice

Steps:

  • Whisk together the oil, balsamic vinegar, parsley, rosemary, cumin, garlic and 2 tablespoons mint in a medium bowl. Place the lamb into a resealable plastic bag and pour half of the marinade over the lamb. Season with salt and pepper, seal the bag and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Add the lemon zest and juice and remaining 6 tablespoons mint to the remaining marinade and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot; lightly brush with oil.
  • Remove the lamb from the bag, letting the excess marinade drip off (discard the marinade). Season with salt and pepper. Grill the chops, turning once, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Serve the chops with the reserved marinade.

GARLIC AND HERB-MARINATED RACK OF LAMB RECIPE BY TASTY



Garlic And Herb-marinated Rack Of Lamb Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: rack of lamb, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, chilli powder, olive oil, lemon, red wine

Provided by Dhruv Vohra

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 rack of lamb
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon chilli powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ lemon, juiced
1 cup red wine, we used malbec

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF / 175ºC.
  • Chop thyme, rosemary, and garlic together, then place in a large bowl. Add salt, pepper, chilli powder, olive oil, and lemon juice; mix well, then set aside.
  • If necessary, trim off some extra fat on the rack of lamb, then cut lamb into 4 pieces. (You can also ask your butcher to prep it for you!)
  • Place lamb in the spice mixture, then rub the spice mixture onto the lamb using your hands, covering all sides. Cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large cast iron or skillet. Sear all sides of the lamb until meat is dark brown and crispy. When it's almost done, pour in red wine then remove from the heat.
  • Roast the lamb in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145˚F / 63˚C
  • Serve with roasted veggies.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 0 grams

DELICIOUS SIMPLE MARINADE FOR ROAST LEG OF LAMB



Delicious Simple Marinade for Roast Leg of Lamb image

This was a recipe that I originally got from allrecipes.com and have since modified. It is very simple and quick to make, but it yields one of the most delicious tasting roasts I've ever had. Be prepared for people to ask for seconds!

Provided by Slains Girl

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 1/2 cup, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

75 ml honey, room temperature
30 ml Dijon mustard
30 ml rosemary, chopped (fresh or dried)
15 ml oregano, chopped (fresh or dried)
3 garlic cloves, minced
10 ml lemon juice
5 ml black pepper, freshly ground
5 ml coarse sea salt, freshly ground
5 ml mint, chopped (fresh or dried)

Steps:

  • Mix together all the ingredients. Taste and make adjustments to seasoning according to taste.
  • Using a sharp knife, make several small slits into the leg of lamb to allow marinade to penetrate. Thoroughly baste the leg of lamb in the marinade.
  • Place the lamb, along with the marinade, in a dish big enough to hold the meat. Pour the remaining marinade over it, and place in the refrigerator.
  • Allow to marinate overnight, turning once. Baste meat once more before putting into the oven to roast.
  • Enjoy!

MARINADE FOR LAMB



Marinade for Lamb image

Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     dinner, condiments

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 clove garlic, crushed
Juice of 2 lemons
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon dried dill weed, or 1 tablespoon fresh
Salt, pepper and butter to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and thyme and pour over meat (see note). Turn to coat evenly and allow to marinate two hours at room temperature, turning occasionally.
  • Drain the meat before broiling.
  • After broiling, remove the meat to a platter. Carefully remove as much fat as possible (but not juices) from the broiling pan and, placing it over a top burner, add a little water and stir to loosen all browning. Add dill, salt and pepper and boil briefly. Turn off heat, add butter to taste, stir until melted and pour over meat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 134, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 103 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED MARINATED LEG OF LAMB



Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb image

The uniform thickness of a butterflied boneless leg of lamb makes it extremely simple to cook and serve. Get the recipe.

Categories     Lamb     Garlic     Marinate     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Oregano     Gourmet     Easter     Spring     Meat

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Greek), crumbled
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (4 1/2- to 5-lb) butterflied boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of fat
3 10- to 12-inch metal skewers
Special Equipment
a large (2-gallon) heavy-duty sealable plastic bag; 3 or 4 (10- to 12-inch) metal skewers

Steps:

  • Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in sealable plastic bag. Add lamb and seal bag, pressing out air. Turn bag to coat lamb, then put bag in a shallow baking pan and marinate, chilled, turning bag over occasionally, at least 8 hours.
  • Bring lamb to room temperature, about 1 hour, before grilling.
  • Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure.
  • Remove lamb from marinade (discard marinade) and run 3 or 4 skewers lengthwise through lamb about 2 inches apart. Grill on a lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using gas grill, turning over occasionally and, if necessary, moving around on grill to avoid flare-ups, until thermometer registers 125 to 128°F, 8 to 14 minutes total for medium-rare.
  • Transfer lamb to a cutting board and remove skewers. Let lamb stand, loosely covered with foil, 20 minutes. (Internal temperature will rise to 135°F while meat stands.) Cut across the grain into slices.

MARINATED GRILLED LAMB



Marinated Grilled Lamb image

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

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 boneless leg of lamb (3 to 4 pounds), trimmed and untied
1 sprig fresh rosemary
Additional salt and pepper

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

ROASTED MARINATED LAMB WITH LEMON AND ROSEMARY POTATOES



Roasted Marinated Lamb with Lemon and Rosemary Potatoes image

Celebrate Easter or springtime with this perfect lamb dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 7

Wide strips zest and fresh juice from 2 lemons
1 head garlic, cloves smashed and peeled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 pounds boneless leg of lamb roast, tied at 1-inch intervals
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes, peeled

Steps:

  • Roughly chop strips of lemon zest. In a medium bowl, combine lemon zest and juice, garlic, and rosemary; whisk in oil. Pat lamb dry and season with salt and pepper. Place lamb in a 1-gallon resealable bag and pour in marinade. Seal bag, pressing to remove as much air as possible. Turn bag several times to coat lamb in marinade. Let sit at room temperature 1 hour (or refrigerate overnight), flipping bag halfway through.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. (If lamb was marinated overnight, remove from refrigerator 1 hour prior to cooking.) Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 2 inches; season with salt. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes.
  • Remove lamb from marinade, letting excess marinade drip back into bag. Place lamb on a plate; season generously with salt and pepper. Pour marinade into a roasting pan; add potatoes. Cook 15 minutes. Push potatoes to edges of pan; place lamb in center. Roast 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 300 and cook until medium-rare (an instant-read thermometer should read 125 when inserted in thickest part of lamb), 1 to 1 1/4 hours, tossing potatoes halfway through.
  • Tent pan loosely with foil and let lamb rest 20 minutes before slicing. Toss potatoes with pan juices and serve alongside lamb.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 769 g, Fat 47 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 46 g

MARINATED RACK OF LAMB WITH MUSTARD AND VINEGAR



Marinated Rack of Lamb with Mustard and Vinegar image

Categories     Garlic     Mustard     Roast     Vinegar     Rack of Lamb     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup raspberry or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped garlic
2 tablespoons golden brown sugar
2 1 1/3- to 1 1/2-pound racks of lamb

Steps:

  • Whisk mustard, vinegar, oil, garlic and brown sugar in medium bowl to blend. Place lamb in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Spread marinade over each lamb rack. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate lamb overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Transfer lamb to rimmed baking sheet; reserve marinade. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Roast lamb to desired doneness, basting occasionally with reserved marinade, about 25 minutes for medium-rare. Cut lamb between bones into chops. Divide chops among 4 plates and serve.

MARINATED LAMB CHOPS



Marinated Lamb Chops image

These lean little lamb chops from Jill Heatwole of Pittsville, Maryland are packed with the flavors of rosemary, ginger and mustard. Marinating makes them so tender. They're something special for spring.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion, sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
8 lamb loin chops (3 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the first 10 ingredients; add lamb chops and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade and onion. Lightly oil the grill rack. , Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MARINATED LEG OF LAMB



Marinated Leg of Lamb image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup Sangiovese wine
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 cups loose rosemary leaves, very finely ground (about 3/4 cup)
8 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons coarse salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1 five-pound butterflied leg of lamb, flattened

Steps:

  • Combine the wine, olive oil, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper. Place the lamb in a shallow pan, and pour the marinade over the meat. Cover and refrigerate, turning and rotating the lamb periodically, for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Remove the lamb from the marinade. Pat dry with paper towels. Wrap the piece of meat around the rotisserie rod. Secure with clamps and tie the rolled roast together with cotton string.
  • Cook over the prepared coals until the meat is the desired temperature, 145 degrees for medium-rare, 160 degrees for medium, about 2 hours.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of lamb: Leg of lamb, lamb chops, and lamb shoulder are all good choices for marinating.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade should contain a combination of acids (such as lemon juice or vinegar), oils (such as olive oil or canola oil), and herbs and spices.
  • Marinate the lamb for at least 4 hours, or overnight: This will give the marinade time to penetrate the meat and flavor it.
  • When grilling lamb, cook it over medium heat: This will help to prevent the meat from drying out.
  • Let the lamb rest for 10 minutes before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Marinating lamb is a great way to add flavor and tenderness to the meat. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and memorable lamb dish that your family and friends will love.

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