Best 9 Spice Rubbed Leg Of Lamb With Harissa Yogurt Sauce Recipes

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If you are looking for a flavorful and succulent dish to impress your guests, spice rubbed leg of lamb with harissa yogurt sauce is an excellent choice. The combination of aromatic spices and tangy harissa yogurt sauce creates a mouthwatering experience that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish is perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner party. The lamb is marinated in a fragrant blend of spices, then roasted to perfection, resulting in a juicy and tender meat. The harissa yogurt sauce adds a delightful tang and creaminess, balancing the richness of the lamb.

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GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH SPICY LIME YOGURT SAUCE



Grilled Leg of Lamb With Spicy Lime Yogurt Sauce image

Leg of lamb is elegant, and one leg can feed a crowd. Marinate it with a garlicky herb paste, the longer the better. Overnight in the refrigerator is ideal, but even a few hours at room temperature will help. Just make sure to always pat your lamb dry after marinating; this helps eliminate flare-ups. Butterflied legs of lamb tend to be unevenly cut, giving you thicker and thinner parts. This is good if some of your guests like their lamb more well done than you do, but problematic if everyone likes it rare. If you want rare all around (or well done for that matter), consider cutting the lamb into pieces according to thickness so you can take the thinner ones off the grill first.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (5- to 6-pound) boneless butterflied leg of lamb, well trimmed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup mixed chopped thyme and rosemary
Grated zest of 1 orange
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup mint leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 (1-inch-thick) slice of ginger, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 small jalapeño, halved and seeded if desired
1 large scallion, trimmed
Grated zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste

Steps:

  • Pat lamb dry with paper towels and place it on a rimmed baking sheet. In a bowl, combine oil, herbs, orange zest and juice, the minced garlic cloves, salt and pepper. Rub mixture all over lamb. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate at room temperature for 2 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and add more salt if you like.
  • Heat the grill. Wipe lamb with paper towels, removing most of the rub, then grill until a digital thermometer reads 120 degrees for rare or 130 for medium (about 6 to 15 minutes per side, depending on how you like your meat and how thick the lamb is). If the meat starts to char before it's done, move it to a cooler part of the grill to finish cooking. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving with the yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 400, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 566 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

LEG OF LAMB WITH HARISSA YOGURT CRUST



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A simple recipe for Leg of Lamb with a Harissa Yogurt Crust. This bone-in lamb leg yields a beautiful flavorful crust with juicy tender meat.

Provided by Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home

Categories     main

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 1/2 - 6 1/2 lb leg of lamb, bone-in.
8-10 fat garlic cloves
2 shallots, quartered
3-4 tablespoons Harissa Paste
2 tablespoons preserved lemons(or 1 tablespoon lemon zest)
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh thyme (or one tablespoon dried)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup thick whole milk yogurt, plain

Steps:

  • Trim the fat off the leg if you prefer a leaner version -or leave some on for extra flavor. See notes. Score all sides of leg 1/2 inch deep, 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart (crosshatch if you like), sprinkle generously with salt and bring to room temp for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8 ounces, Calories 576 calories, Sugar 0.9 g, Sodium 680.3 mg, Fat 40.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 48.1 g, Cholesterol 215.1 mg

SPICE-RUBBED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB



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Categories     Herb     Lamb     Marinate     Low Carb     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 large onion, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 4 1/2- to 5-pound boneless leg of lamb, butterflied, fat and sinew trimmed

Steps:

  • Combine first 13 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, process until coarse paste forms. Add oil and lemon juice and process until well blended.
  • Place lamb in large resealable plastic bag. Pour spice mixture over lamb; seal bag. Turn bag several times and rub spice mixture into lamb. Refrigerate overnight, turning bag occasionally.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Remove lamb from marinade; shake off excess. Grill lamb to desired doneness or until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of lamb registers 125°F to 130°F, for medium-rare about 15 minutes per side. Transfer lamb to cutting board. Cover with foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Cut lamb into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Arrange on platter and serve.

SPICE-RUBBED LAMB SKEWERS WITH HERB-YOGURT SAUCE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course

Time 4h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds boneless leg of lamb in one piece
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt
1 clove garlic
1 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
1 cup loosely packed mint leaves
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
1 large red onion, sliced
6 pita breads, split horizontally

Steps:

  • Slice lamb into 12 strips, each 1/2-inch thick, about 2 inches wide and 4 to 6 inches long. Place in a dish and rub with 1 tablespoon oil. Mix paprika, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt together and rub over meat. Cover and set aside for 4 hours at room temperature. Place 12 8-inch bamboo skewers in water.
  • Mince garlic and herbs by hand or machine. Place in a serving bowl and add yogurt and 2 tablespoons oil. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons cold water to thin to saucelike consistency. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and add salt to taste. Refrigerate.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, heat grill or broiler. Heat remaining oil in a skillet, add onion and sauté over medium heat until just starting to brown. Place in a serving dish.
  • Thread meat on skewers and sear quickly on grill or broiler, 1 1/2 to 3 minutes a side for medium-rare to medium. Arrange on a platter, lightly toast cut sides of pita breads on grill or under broiler. Arrange in a basket. Serve kebabs with pita, onions and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 583, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 750 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

LEG OF LAMB IN A SPICY YOGURT SAUCE



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This is delicious, I make this for special occasions, it also looks impressive. I do not find it too spicy just nicely spiced. A green vegetable and rice are good with this Raan masaledar!

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 3h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 -6 lbs leg of lamb
2 ounces blanched almonds
8 ounces onions, coarsely chopped
8 cloves peeled garlic
4 pieces ginger, approx 1 inch,peeled and coarsely chopped
4 fresh hot green chilies, coarsely chopped
20 fluid ounces plain yogurt
2 tablespoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
16 cardamom pods
2 inches cinnamon sticks
10 black peppercorns
4 tablespoons sultanas
1 ounce blanched split almonds or 1 ounce slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Remove all the fat from the outside of the leg and the white skin, or ask your butcher to do it.
  • Put the leg in a baking dish, stainless steel or glass is preferred because of the yogurt marinade.
  • Put in your blender or food processor the almonds, onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies and about 3 tablespoons of the yogurt, process to a paste.
  • The remaining yogurt you put in a dish, beat lightly until smooth, add the paste and the cumin, coriander, cayenne and garam masala, mix.
  • Stab the lamb all over, making good deep cuts.
  • Now the fun begins, using your hands push generous amounts of paste in the natural openings of the lamb, then in the cuts you made.
  • Spread remaining paste all over and around the lamb, the side that will be up should get a thick layer.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
  • When ready to bake, remove the lamb from the fridge and give it enough time to get to room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a small pan on a medium flame, when hot add the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and peppercorns, when the cloves swell, this just takes seconds pour the hot oil and the spices over the lamb.
  • Cover the dish with its own lid or tightly with aluminum foil, bake covered for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for another 45 minutes or longer if you prefer.
  • During this time baste the meat regularly with the sauce.
  • Scatter, or make nice pattern, the sultana’s and almonds over the top of lamb in the yogurt paste.
  • Bake for another 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove the dish from the oven; leave it a warm place for 15 minutes or so.
  • Take the leg out of the pan, spoon the fat from the top of the sauce, strain the sauce and discard the whole spices.
  • Serve the leg on a platter with the sauce poured around it.

HARISSA YOGURT SAUCE



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Harissa yogurt sauce can go on a tagine or with kabobs or as a base for a salad and eat with pita. You decide! Adjust the amount of Harissa to your liking. Some tubes / cans of harissa paste or sauce one can be milder than another so know your harissas heat level and decide from there.

Provided by Jamilahs_Kitchen

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup yogurt (Arab style or Greek)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon juice fresh lemon
2 teaspoons harissa, sauce
1 garlic clove, crushed
sea salt (to taste)
olive oil (drizzled)
chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste sea salt.
  • Cover, Chill and Serve.

SLOW-COOKED HARISSA LAMB



Slow-cooked harissa lamb image

Try this slow cooked harissa lamb as an alternative roast. We love the texture - it's half-roasted and half-pulled, fork-tender but still easy to carve

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2kg whole leg of lamb on the bone
10 red onions, cut in half
300ml chicken stock
4 tbsp chopped coriander
20 dried chillies
6 garlic cloves, grated
100ml olive oil
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp caraway seeds
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • If you're making the harissa, tip the dried chillies into a heatproof bowl and pour over just enough boiled water from the kettle to cover. Cover the bowl and leave to cool. Once cool enough to handle, drain the chillies, reserving the water. Remove any stalks and pat dry with kitchen paper. Tip the chillies into a food processor with the garlic, 1 tsp salt, the olive oil, spices and vinegar, and blitz to a purée. If needed, add a little of the reserved water to loosen. Will keep, chilled, for up to a month.
  • Make 15 cuts, about 3-5cm long, all over the lamb. Reserve 1 tbsp of the harissa paste, then rub the rest all over the lamb and into the cuts. Scatter the onions into a large roasting tin and sit the lamb on top. Leave at room temperature for 1 hr, or cover and chill overnight.
  • Heat the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 2. Roast the lamb for 4-5 hrs until the meat is fork-tender. Lift the lamb out onto a large board or serving plate. If the tin is flameproof, pour in the stock; if not, tip the contents of the tin into a saucepan first. Bring to the boil, scrape up any browned bits using a wooden spoon, and cook until the liquid is reduced by about a third - it should be a thick, rich onion gravy. Stir in the reserved harissa and the chopped coriander. Serve the lamb with the onion gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 53 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

SPICED LEG OF LAMB WITH FIG CAPONATA AND HARISSA



Spiced Leg of Lamb with Fig Caponata and Harissa image

The foods from North Africa and the Middle East truly have some of the deepest flavors I've ever tasted. Don't be daunted by the length of the recipe: This dish is not at all difficult to throw down, and the results are well worth the long shopping list. The Harissa sauce can be made a day ahead and the caponata is also good by itself or as a side dish.

Yield serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 red bell peppers
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon caraway seed
2 garlic cloves
2 small fresh red chiles, chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 large Italian eggplant, cubed
2 tomatoes, halved and seeds squeezed out, coarsely chopped
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 bunch fresh basil, hand-torn
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 fresh Mission figs, halved
5- to 7-pound leg of lamb, boned, butterflied, and surface fat removed
1/2 cup plain yogurt
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 bunch fresh mint, hand-torn
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, hand-torn
Extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Start by roasting the peppers for the harissa. Preheat the broiler. Pull out the cores of the red peppers; then halve them lengthwise and remove the ribs and seeds. Place them on a cookie sheet, skin side up, and broil for 10 minutes, until really charred and blistered. Put the peppers into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and steam for about 10 minutes to loosen the skins; then peel. Toast the cumin, coriander, and caraway seeds in a dry skillet over low heat until fragrant, shaking the pan so they don't scorch. In a clean coffee grinder or spice mill, grind the spices to a powder and then put them in a food processor with the roasted peppers, garlic, chiles, salt, and oil. Pulse until the sauce is well blended and smooth, adding a little more oil to thin it out, if necessary. Set the harissa aside while preparing the caponata.
  • Pour the oil into a large, deep skillet set over medium heat. Add the anchovies and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir for a few minutes to create a base flavor. Fry the eggplant until it absorbs the oil and browns, stirring often. Add the tomatoes, onion, and garlic, and continue to cook until the vegetables break down and soften, about 15 minutes. Toss in the capers, raisins, pine nuts, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and basil; season with salt and pepper. Lower the heat and slowly simmer until thick, about 20 minutes. Add the figs in the last 5 minutes of cooking to soften them slightly. The caponata tastes superb hot, cold, or at room temperature.
  • Preheat a gas or charcoal grill and get it very hot. Lay the lamb out on a flat surface and open it like a book. Mix together the yogurt, garlic, mint, and cilantro and spread an even, thin layer over the meat. Roll it up and tie it with butcher's twine like you would a roast. If you have time, let the lamb sit for 1 hour. Drizzle the roast with oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Cut the roast in half crosswise so it's easier to handle and cooks quicker. Take a few paper towels and fold them several times to make a thick square. Blot a small amount of oil on the paper towel; then carefully and quickly wipe the hot grates of the grill. Put the lamb roasts on the outer part of the grill so the outside doesn't burn before the inside is cooked. Grill until the meat is nicely browned on all sides, about 1 hour. The lamb is medium-rare when the internal temperature reads 130°F.; it will still be pink inside. Allow the roasts to stand for 10 minutes to let the juices settle before cutting off the twine and slicing.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Set the lamb roasts fat side up in a roasting pan and put them in the oven. After 1 hour, start testing for doneness. Proceed as above.

SPICED ROAST LAMB



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An Indian-inspired yogurt marinade with cumin, turmeric, chilli and fennel works beautifully with a joint of succulent meat

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2kg leg of lamb
150g natural whole-milk yogurt
1 thumb-sized piece ginger , finely grated
3 large garlic cloves , crushed
1 tbsp tomato purée
juice ½ lime
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp crushed chilli flakes
1 tsp fennel seed , lightly crushed
handful coriander , finely chopped

Steps:

  • Stir together the marinade ingredients and season with ½ tsp ground black pepper and 1½ tsp flaky salt. Slash the lamb several times on both sides, then massage the marinade all over it. Seal into a large food bag or non-metallic container and chill overnight (or at least for a few hrs). Let the lamb sit at room temperature for 1 hr before roasting.
  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the lamb into a foil-lined roasting tin and roast for 20 mins. Turn the oven down to 190C/170C fan/gas 5 and roast for 1 hr 20 mins for meat that's pink near the bone. Cover loosely with foil halfway through cooking or once the marinade has charred and the meat looks golden.
  • Leave the lamb to rest for 20 mins before carving, then serve with lentil & tomato and cucumber salads (see related recipes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose a high-quality leg of lamb. Look for a leg that is well-marbled and has a good amount of meat on it.
  • Make sure the lamb is properly seasoned. The spice rub in this recipe is essential for giving the lamb flavor. Be sure to rub it all over the meat, including the underside.
  • Cook the lamb to the desired doneness. The lamb is cooked to medium-rare in this recipe, but you can cook it to your liking.
  • Let the lamb rest before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
  • Serve the lamb with the harissa yogurt sauce. This sauce is the perfect complement to the lamb, adding a creamy, tangy flavor.

Conclusion:

This spice-rubbed leg of lamb with harissa yogurt sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lamb is tender and flavorful, and the harissa yogurt sauce is the perfect complement. This dish is sure to impress your guests!

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