EASTER LEG OF LAMB
We eat this every year for Easter. It is a family favorite. I normally cook half of a leg. If you cook a whole leg of lamb, double the recipe. You need to start this recipe at least 24 hours before cooking. It needs to marinade at least overnight.
Provided by Ginna Rodriguez
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Leg
Time P1DT1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix yogurt, 4 sprigs of rosemary, 1/2 bunch of parsley, smashed garlic, and zest of 1 1/2 lemons in a large bowl. Place the leg of lamb in the yogurt mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours.
- The next day, preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread onions on the bottom of a roasting pan. Remove lamb from the marinade, rinse and pat dry. Set aside.
- Place olive oil, salt, pepper, 4 sprigs of rosemary, 1/2 bunch of parsley, 1/2 head of garlic, and zest of 1 1/2 lemons in a food processor. Process until the mixture becomes a smooth paste. Rub leg of lamb with the paste, and place on top of the onions in the roasting pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Continue baking until desired doneness, 40 to 50 minutes for medium. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 161 mg, Fat 49.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 47.1 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 3072.6 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
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Kenzie Mullins
[email protected]I'm going to make this for my next dinner party.
Clinton Williams
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Miguel Colindres
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Christopher Corrales
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any lamb lover.
Kshitiz Belbase
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are amazing.
Valencia Glover
[email protected]This is the best leg of lamb recipe I've ever tried. The meat is so tender and flavorful.
EISAN vai
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to impress your guests.
that one guy•68 years ago
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Mundia Charles
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for leg of lamb. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Khudayar6788
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Rohit Sth
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it.
Ghania Raja
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lamb, garlic, rosemary, and lemon are all perfect together.
MRx Pro
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it every year for Easter dinner.
Purnima Dav
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing.
Kiidlee Lee
[email protected]I made this dish for Easter dinner and it was a huge hit. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious.
Ariya Turnbull
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb was perfect. My family loved it!
Par Dhan
[email protected]This was my first time cooking leg of lamb and it turned out amazing! The meat was tender and juicy, and the flavors were out of this world. I will definitely be making this again.