ITALIAN LEG OF LAMB WITH LEMON SAUCE
I wasn't a big fan of lamb until I tried this wonderful recipe. The sauce has bold lemon flavor, which pairs perfectly with the seasoned roast.-Pauline Morelli, Riverside, Rhode Island
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h40m
Yield 12 servings (2 cups gravy).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup marinade into the 2-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add the lamb; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Preheat oven to 325°. Drain and discard marinade. Place leg of lamb on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Remove meat to a serving platter and let stand 15 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, pour drippings and loosened brown bits into a 2-cup measuring cup. Skim fat; add reserved marinade and enough water to measure 1-3/4 cups., In a small saucepan, combine flour and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir in drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with lamb.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.
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Laura bates
lbates6@yahoo.comI've been making this dish for years and it's always a hit. Everyone loves the tender lamb and the tangy lemon sauce.
Diana Nambi
diana@hotmail.frThis is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's easy to make and always impresses my guests.
Amin Ahmed
amin-a@gmail.comI love the bright and lemony flavor of this dish. It's perfect for a summer dinner party.
Ts Lover
l@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and sophisticated, but it's also very easy to make.
Esme Brits
brits_esme@gmail.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a truly delicious dish.
Kaylee Rowe
kaylee.r@gmail.comThis is my favorite leg of lamb recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Killua Kitty
k.k86@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce is amazing. I highly recommend it!
Faisal Ahamed Shoishob
f18@hotmail.frThis dish is always a hit at my dinner parties. Everyone loves the tender lamb and the tangy lemon sauce.
Bramuel Musoka
b.m@hotmail.frI love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in under an hour.
Danish hayat
h_d@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The lamb is elegant and the lemon sauce is very sophisticated.
Khan Mahadi Hasan
khanm@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this dish was surprisingly good. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was very flavorful.
rasha rozhan
rozhan29@hotmail.frThis dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender and the lemon sauce is amazing.
Dawn Blozen
blozen.dawn76@gmail.comI love the bright and tangy flavor of the lemon sauce. It really complements the lamb well.
Md. Abdulla
abdulla_m45@yahoo.comI've been making this dish for years and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the lemon sauce is the perfect complement.
Evgeniy Polishchuk
ep46@hotmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for leg of lamb. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Elphus Hlongwane
h-elphus@yahoo.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always impresses my guests. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce is divine.
EZE ANNE
anne.e@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Nidi Saiti
n.s44@aol.comI was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I'm so glad I did! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Shiv Sah
sah_shiv@yahoo.comI've made this dish several times now, and it's always a winner. The lamb is always moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce is the perfect complement.
Lee Plake
lp71@hotmail.comThis Italian Leg of Lamb with Lemon Sauce was a hit at our dinner party! The lamb was cooked to perfection, and the lemon sauce added a bright and tangy flavor. Everyone raved about it.