MOROCCAN LEG OF LAMB WITH MINT DRESSING
When a large crowd is coming over, it's easy for panic to set in, as the Lee brothers discussed in the 2006 article accompanying this recipe. Their solution? Cooking a big cut of meat. For their first attempt, they looked to lamb, specifically this Moroccan lamb, coated with harissa, lemon zest and juice (which they used as a substitute for preserved lemons), and cured before roasting. The end result, served with a mint dressing, and perhaps a side of couscous or even mashed potatoes, is a satisfying show-stopper.
Provided by Matt Lee And Ted Lee
Categories dinner, roasts, main course
Time 2h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Score meaty side of lamb in a diamond pattern of 1/4-inch-deep cuts about 1 1/2 inches apart. Season with salt and pepper, and place scored-side up in a large roasting pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil with lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, harissa, coriander seeds and cumin. Pour marinade over lamb and massage into crevices. Cover pan with aluminum foil and refrigerate 2 1/2 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 1 1/2 hours before cooking to return lamb to room temperature; in last 15 minutes, heat oven to 450 degrees.
- Remove foil from pan and place pan on middle oven rack; turn heat down to 350 degrees. Roast, basting lamb with pan juices every 1/2 hour, until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat reads 130 degrees, about 1 3/4 hours total. Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil, and let rest 15 minutes before carving. Serve with harissa and mint dressing.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 810, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 66 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 391 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
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M.J Hills
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb turned out perfectly. The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the mint dressing was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
evelyn paitan
[email protected]This was the best leg of lamb I've ever had! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the flavors were incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.
Siam Rahman
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Nisha Ranamagar
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the flavors were incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.
CHand Hunjra
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the mint dressing was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Mdshipon Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the mint dressing was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.
Moto Kuri
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I'm glad I did. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the mint dressing was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Valeria Mateo
[email protected]This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth the splurge. The lamb was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the mint dressing was a perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.
Saqib Khan
[email protected]I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the mint dressing was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
omoniwa 39
[email protected]I've never cooked lamb before, but this recipe made it easy. The lamb turned out perfectly and the mint dressing was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Josiah Camacho
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The lamb was absolutely delicious and the mint dressing was a perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ency Mladenovska
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the mint dressing was a great touch. I will definitely be making this again.
ashraf dogar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb turned out perfectly. The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the mint dressing was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Luis Eduardo S√°nchez
[email protected]This was the best leg of lamb I've ever had! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the flavors were incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.
jaja mukyala
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was so moist and tender, and the mint dressing was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Laju
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Md. Amjad
[email protected]This Moroccan leg of lamb was a hit at my dinner party! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the mint dressing was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.