GRILLED LEG OF LAMB

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A fragrant marinade, spiced with coriander, dill, sage, fennel, mint, rosemary and sage, is key to this classic meat dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons coriander seeds
3 tablespoons dill seeds
3 tablespoons fennel seeds
12 large cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 seven-to-nine-pound leg of lamb, boned, butterflied, and cut into 4 sections
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Have ready a dish large enough to accommodate the lamb in a single layer. Place the coriander, dill, and fennel seeds in a spice grinder, and finely grind.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ground spice mixture, garlic, rosemary, sage, mint, and olive oil. Spread the mixture on both sides of each lamb section. Place lamb in dish, and transfer to refrigerator. Marinate at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan until medium hot. Season lamb with salt and pepper, and place lamb on grill. Cook until medium rare, 6 to 8 minutes per side.
  • Transfer lamb to a cutting board. Let meat stand 5 minutes. Slice, and serve.

selemon kashti
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I would not recommend this recipe. The lamb was tough and the marinade didn't do anything to improve the flavor. I was very disappointed.


Joy Ukachukwu
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This recipe is not worth the effort. The lamb was tough and the marinade didn't do anything to improve the flavor. I would not recommend this recipe.


Eleena Subba
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the marinade didn't seem to do anything to the lamb. The meat was bland and tasteless.


Sedick Williams
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This recipe is way too complicated. There are too many ingredients and steps involved. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone who is short on time or patience.


shuvo gaimar
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the lamb was overcooked and dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Musanje Isa
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This recipe was a disaster. The lamb was tough and the marinade didn't do anything to improve the flavor. I would not recommend this recipe.


Dodo Dodo
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade is amazing and the meat is so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shanique Anderson
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This grilled leg of lamb recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The meat is cooked to perfection and the marinade gives it a wonderful flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nanyonga Aminah
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I'm so glad I did! The marinade really tenderizes the meat and gives it a delicious flavor. I served it with roasted vegetables and a side of tzatziki sauce, and it was a


Ashir Farooq
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This grilled leg of lamb recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The lamb is so tender and juicy, and the marinade gives it a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


brianna roblox gamer
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with both leg of lamb and shoulder of lamb, and it's always delicious. I also like to experiment with different marinades.


Muskan Jaan
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The marinade for this grilled leg of lamb is incredible! It really infuses the meat with flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Addai Gabriel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out amazing! It was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


saraa nirat
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I've made this grilled leg of lamb recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meat is always cooked to perfection, and the marinade gives it a wonderful flavor. I love to serve it with roasted vegetables and a side of tzatziki sau


skittle
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This grilled leg of lamb recipe was a hit at my last dinner party. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the marinade added a delicious touch. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dish to serve their guests.