Lemon-Herb Leg of Lamb Recipe

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Patricia Crandall shares her lamb recipe that would be perfect for Easter or any other festive gathering. Writes Patricia, “I created this recipe from a combination of several others. It's the only lamb recipe my daughter would eat when she was young.”

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Lemon-Herb Leg of Lamb Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. + marinating Bake: 1-3/4 hours + standing
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 boneless leg of lamb (4 pounds), rolled and tied

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Rub over leg of lamb. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Place lamb on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°).
  • Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 4 ounces cooked lamb equals 198 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 92 mg cholesterol, 225 mg sodium, trace carbohydrate, trace fiber, 28 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 4 lean meat.

Originally published as Lemon-Herb Leg of Lamb in Light & Tasty April/May 2007, p24

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Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.

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Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2010 by crankysad

This was my first attempt at making lamb. I had an internal thermometer which beeps when it is at the right temperature so cooking it was no problem, but what was the best was the compliments on how tasty it was. So simple to throw together too. I stuck everything in a large zipper bag and massaged it then chucked it in the refrigerator till it was time to cook. I added 4 tbls of olive oil to make it coat better. The seasoning was light and let the taste of the lamb shine through, not mask it like some marinaides. My little boy even asked for seconds. That makes it a winner in my book when the kids will eat it without a fight.

 
 
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