Roast leg of lamb is a classic dish that is both elegant and easy to make. With its tender, juicy meat and savory, aromatic crust, it is perfect for a special occasion dinner or a casual family meal. The key to a perfect roast leg of lamb is to use a high-quality cut of meat and to cook it slowly and evenly. This allows the flavors to develop and the meat to become fall-off-the-bone tender. There are many different ways to prepare roast leg of lamb, but one of the most popular is to season it with rosemary, garlic, and olive oil. This combination of flavors complements the lamb perfectly and creates a dish that is both flavorful and memorable.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC
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
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
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.
LEMON-ROSEMARY ROAST LEG OF LAMB
We've taken the classic approach of studding the lamb with garlic and coating in a generously seasoned rub. Giving it time to marinate is the key, then roast for a crispy exterior and tender, juicy inside.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim the excess fat from the lamb, leaving a 1/4- to 1/2-inch layer of fat. Using a sharp knife, make small slits, about 1/2 inch deep and 2 to 3 inches apart, all over the surface of the lamb. Fill each slit with a slice of garlic.
- Grate the lemon zest into a small bowl (reserve the lemon). Add the rosemary, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper. Rub the mixture all over the lamb. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove the lamb from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature about 1 hour before roasting. Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Set a rack in a roasting pan and set the lamb fat-side up on the rack. Cut the reserved lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the lamb; drizzle with the olive oil and rub all over to coat. Add the lemon halves to the pan. Roast until the fat on the lamb starts to sizzle, about 20 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350˚ F and continue roasting the lamb until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 130˚ F for medium rare to medium, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes more. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 20 minutes before carving.
ROSEMARY AND GARLIC ROAST LEG OF LAMB
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h5m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
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
ROSEMARY ROASTED LAMB
Who knew so few ingredients could result in such an elegant and savory entree? One bite will make this no-fuss main dish memorable. -Matthew Lawrence, Vashon, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic, salt and rosemary; rub over lamb. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Place lamb, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan., Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours longer 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 357 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein.
ROAST LAMB STUDDED WITH ROSEMARY & GARLIC
If you have time, stud the lamb a day in advance to allow the flavours to really permeate the meat
Provided by Paul Merrett
Categories Main course
Time 1h55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using a sharp pointed knife, make at least 30 small incisions all over the leg of lamb.
- Take 4 cloves from 1 bulb of garlic, peel and thinly slice them, then prod a slice into each incision. Next, take 1 bunch of rosemary, pull off small sprigs and push into the incisions, too.
- If done in advance, cover the leg of lamb well and refrigerate. Remove from the fridge 1 hr before roasting.
- Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Heat a large frying pan, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and brown the leg of lamb all over.
- Scatter 2 carrots, cut into large chunks, 1 quartered onion, the remaining garlic and rosemary in a large roasting tin, pour in 1 glass of red wine and 1.2l beef or lamb stock, then place the browned lamb in the tin.
- Roast for about 1 hr 45 mins. Turn the leg of lamb halfway through so by the time it's cooked, each side has been in the stock.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 65 grams protein, Sodium 0.85 milligram of sodium
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH LEMON, GARLIC, AND ROSEMARY
The longer the lamb marinates in the seasoning paste, the better flavor you'll have. Anywhere from 1 to 24 hours will work, but overnight is best. Slice the leftovers for pita stuffed sandwiches topped with tabbouleh.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the chopped lemon, rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a food processor. A blender can also be used, if done in batches. If you have neither, finely chop all ingredients together.
- Open up the lamb and lay it flat. Spread and massage the lemon paste evenly over the inside and outside of the lamb. Place in a baking dish and cover, or in a large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate overnight to marinate, turning occasionally.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Remove the meat from the refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes before cooking. Place the lamb on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Place the meat in the oven and after 5 minutes, reduce the temperature to 425 degrees. Roast for 45 minutes, or until medium rare, 140 degrees on an instant read thermometer. Allow the meat to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving and serving.
LEG OF LAMB WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY
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.
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ANCHOVY, GARLIC AND ROSEMARY
Provided by Aleksandra Crapanzano
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. With a small, sharp knife, make 12 incisions 2 inches deep into the fleshy side of the leg. Insert a piece of garlic, half an anchovy and a small sprig of rosemary into each incision. Push them in with your little finger.
- Cream the butter with the remaining anchovies and smear it all over the meat. Sprinkle the meat generously with black pepper, place in a roasting pan and pour the wine around it. Tuck in any leftover sprigs of rosemary and pour the lemon juice over the meat.
- Roast in the oven for 15 minutes; lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees and roast for 1 hour more, basting from time to time with the juices. (Cook slightly longer, depending on how well done you like your meat.) Let rest in a warm place for at least 15 minutes before carving.
- Meanwhile, taste the juices, adding salt as needed. (It should not need much because of the anchovies.) If the gravy is too thin, simmer it in a skillet to thicken. If you choose, garnish the slices of lamb with sprigs of watercress. Serve with gravy and mashed potatoes or creamed eggplant.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1033, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 71 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 72 grams, SaturatedFat 33 grams, Sodium 1428 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH OLIVE AND ROSEMARY PASTE
Provided by Ed Behr
Categories Food Processor Garlic Lamb Olive Roast Easter Low Carb Rosemary Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Using on/off turns, blend olives, garlic and rosemary in processor until chopped. Gradually add oil, blending until coarse paste forms. Season paste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Place lamb, boned side up, on rimmed baking sheet. Spread olive paste over top of lamb.
- Roast lamb 30 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400°F. Continue roasting until thermometer inserted into thickest part of lamb registers 135°F for medium-rare, about 20 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes.
ROSEMARY-MUSTARD ROAST LEG OF LAMB
Before coming to Zaar I seldom cooked lamb. Now I fix it often. This recipe was in one of those supermarket booklets. I made a couple of changes and we loved the results. The cooking time includes the time needed to allow the roast to marinade in the refrigerator.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 8h20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse the lamb under running water, blot dry.
- With the tip of a sharp knife, make several pockets at random intervals in the meat.
- Put a sliver of garlic in each, roll the meat into a roll and tie with cooking twine.
- Mix the mustard, rosemary and black pepper together.
- Rub over the outside of the rolled meat, wrap meat in foil and place in refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees, place the roast on meat rack in shallow roasting pan and insert meat thermometer into thickest part of roast.
- Add approximately 1 cup of warm water to bottom of roasting pan, the roast should rest on rack above the water.
- Place roast in preheated oven and cook for 15 minutes.
- Lower the temperature to 325 degrees and continue roasting for 20 minutes per pound for medium or until meat thermometer registers 145 degrees. If you like your lamb well done, you will need to adjust the cooking time to suit your taste.
- Remove the roast from the oven and cover with foil allowing to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
- While meat is resting, warm about 1/2 cup of mint jelly.
- Slice into 10 equal portions and serve with warmed jelly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.4, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 121.6, Sodium 154.7, Carbohydrate 0.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 34
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ORANGE, ROSEMARY AND GARLIC
I don't get to eat lamb very often, so whenever I get my hands on a leg of lamb, my mouth starts watering. Lamb is one of those meats that can be very dry or very fatty, but this recipe results in juicy, tender and flavoursome results, every time. I always use a leg with the bone in, but there's no reason why you couldn't use a boneless leg instead. Cooking to 130F and then leaving, well covered, while you make the gravy will give you lamb that's cooked quite well at the thin end, and medium-rare (juicy and *slightly* pink) in the middle of the thickest part. If you prefer yours done differently, adjust your temperature accordingly. Don't forget that the temperature continues to rise while it rests.
Provided by Snowbunny Andorra
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Rinse the lamb and pat dry with kitchen towels.
- Peel the orange layer of rind from the orange, into strips about 2cm by 1cm.
- Cut a few of the garlic cloves lengthways into batons about 2mm across.
- Take a strip of orange peel, wrap it around a couple of the garlic batons and a few rosemary leaves. With a very sharp knife, make a deep whole in the lamb and push the parcel into the meat, deep enough so that you can't see it. (Don't be afraid here - the deeper it goes, the more the flavours will infuse).
- Repeat all over the lamb until you've used all the orange peel. Don't forget the underneath.
- Allow to rest for about an hour.
- With the flat of a knife, bash the remaining garlic cloves (unpeeled) and place them in the bottom of a roasting tray. Lay the remaining rosemary sprigs on top, then lay the lamb on these.
- Cut the orange in half and squeeze the juices and flesh over the lamb, rubbing it in, and add the extra orange juice to the pan.
- Pour over a good glug of olive oil, and season well with salt.
- Place, uncovered, in the oven and cook for 20mins.
- Reduce the temperature to about 350F and put a temperature probe into the thickest part of the lamb.
- Check occasionally and, if required, add a little water to the pan.
- Once the internal temperature reaches 130F, remove the lamb from the oven, put on a warmed plate and cover well, with foil and *plenty* of tea towels. Set aside.
- Put the roasting tray on the hob, over a medium heat, and add the red wine and stock cube. You may need to add more water here, depending on how much has evaporated in the oven.
- Reduce until thickened to a gravy consistency. Serve over your lamb, accompanied with roast potatoes and mint sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.9, Fat 0.2, Sodium 4.8, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 7.9, Protein 1.2
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH GARLIC ROSEMARY SAUCE
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, project, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- The day before, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the bones in the roasting pan and roast them until browned. Add carrots, celery and the split garlic head and onion, spreading them over the bottom of the pan so they will brown. Roast them for 5 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove bones and vegetables and place them in large stockpot.
- Add white wine, water, tomatoes, parsley, rosemary and bay leaf. Simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Or until liquid has been reduced by a third in volume. Remove bones and vegetables and strain stock into a smaller pot. Continue reducing until you have a cup of liquid, which may take about 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. The sauce can be prepared ahead of time up to this point and refrigerated until needed.
- Prepare marinade for the lamb. Mash garlic into a paste with mustard, soy sauce, rosemary leaves and olive oil. Spread mixture over lamb, wrap in foil and refrigerate overnight.
- Bring lamb to room temperature before roasting. Roast the lamb on a rack in a preheated 350-degree oven for an hour and 15 minutes to one-and-a-half hours for pink, more for well done. Rest lamb in a warm place for 15 to 20 minutes before carving.
- Reheat sauce, correct seasoning, stir in butter and pour into heated sauce boat. Garnish the lamb with sprigs of rosemary and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 813, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 59 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1797 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of lamb. A leg of lamb is a good choice for roasting, as it is a large, flavorful cut of meat that will feed a crowd.
- Season the lamb well. Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to flavor the lamb. This will help to create a delicious roast.
- Cook the lamb to the desired doneness. The internal temperature of the lamb should be 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, resulting in a more tender and flavorful roast.
- Serve the lamb with your favorite sides. Roasted potatoes, vegetables, and a mint sauce are all classic accompaniments to roast leg of lamb.
Conclusion:
Roast leg of lamb is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. Follow the tips above to ensure that your roast lamb turns out perfectly.
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