These delicious Passover lamb recipes create showstopping centerpieces for your Passover table. The best part is they're all easy to make, even if you've never cooked lamb before.
10 Passover Lamb Recipes for Your Seder Dinner
Updated on Feb. 25, 2025
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Rack of Lamb
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Rack of lamb is elegant. It’s special. And it will have your guests thinking you went all out. They don’t have to know how simple rack of lamb really is to prepare. —Susan Nilsson, Sterling, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 rack: 307 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.
With just 10 minutes of prep time, this herby rack of lamb is as easy as it is delicious. The lamb is crusted with lemon zest, oregano and garlic, then roasted in a hot oven for about 30 minutes. It’s one of the easiest roasts to carve, too: Simply cut the rack between the bone, and everyone can have their own rib chop.
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Roast Rosemary Leg of Lamb
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Roast lamb is perfect for Easter time or any special occasion. This succulent rosemary leg of lamb recipe calls for a flavorful rosemary, garlic and onion rub. —Suzy Horvath, Milwaukie, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked lamb: 316 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 36g protein.
This roast leg of lamb is rubbed with fresh rosemary and garlic to give it an herbaceous flavor. Marinate it ahead of time and let it sit in the fridge overnight. That’ll free up your time on the day of Passover Seder to focus on other Passover recipes.
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Lamb Chops
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom just loved good lamb chops, and this easy recipe was her favorite way to prepare them. I've also grilled these chops with amazing results. —Kim Mundy, Visalia, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 lamb chops: 157 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 355mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
I love that lamb chops are easy enough for a weeknight dinner yet elevated enough for a fancy holiday meal. Serve them with a classic mint jelly or drizzle with balsamic glaze.
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Slow-Cooker Lamb Chops
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
4 hours 10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These slow cooker lamb chops are, without a doubt, the lamb dish we like best. I usually simmer them on low for hours. The aroma is irresistible, and they come out so tender, they practically melt in your mouth! —Sandy McKenzie, Braham, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
2 lamb chops: 201 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 219mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.
Passover is one of those holidays where oven space is highly coveted, so these slow-cooker lamb chops are a great option. They’re cooked with sliced onions, which soak up all the flavorful cooking liquid and taste fantastic alongside the lamb.
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Lamb Kabobs
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This colorful kabob wouldn't be the same without its delicious herb marinade and tender-crisp vegetables. Together, they add delicious flavor and texture to the lamb pieces. —Janet Dingler, Cedartown, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 366 calories, 28g fat (5g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 591mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
For these tender lamb kabobs, 1-inch pieces of meat are marinated in oil, lemon juice and herbs and then skewered with sweet peppers and onions. We usually use boneless lamb shoulder, leg of lamb or lamb loin, but you can go with pre-cut lamb stew meat if you don’t want to cut the meat at home.
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Rosemary Lamb Chops
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My father loves lamb, so I make this rosemary lamb chop recipe whenever he visits. It's the perfect main course for holidays or get-togethers. —Kristina Mitchell, Clearwater, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
2 lamb chops: 231 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 4 lean meat.
These lamb loin chops get an herby, slightly tangy flavor from Dijon mustard, fresh rosemary, thyme and garlic. Grilling lends the perfect level of smokiness to round out the flavors.
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Rosemary Lamb Shanks
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was young, my family lived in New Zealand for two years after World War II. Some things were in short supply, but one item that was always available was lamb shanks. Mother cooked them all the time with root vegetables, and to this day I love lamb! —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 lamb shank with 1 cup vegetables: 350 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 668mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
These lamb shanks are cooked with root vegetables to create a hearty main course. They need to be slow-cooked for eight hours until they’re incredibly tender, so plan ahead and give yourself plenty of time to make this dish.
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Grilled Lamb with Mint-Pepper Jelly
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My version of rack of lamb uses a zippy jalapeno pepper jelly. This is my surefire way of getting people who aren't typically fans of lamb to enjoy it. —Lori Stefanishion, Drumheller, AB
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 rack with 4 tablespoons sauce: 471 calories, 24g fat (7g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 1841mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.
This grilled rack of lamb gets a fun finish with a slightly spicy jelly, a fun twist on the classic mint sauce for lamb. The marinade calls for soy sauce, so look for a gluten-free version (like tamari) to ensure this dish is chametz-free. If you’re avoiding soy, coconut aminos is a good substitute.
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Pear and Pomegranate Lamb Tagine
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pomegranate, pear and orange go together so well that I decided to use them to prepare a Middle Eastern-themed tagine with lamb. This tastes delicious served over couscous, polenta or cauliflower mashed with feta cheese. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 lamb shank with 1 cup shallot mixture: 438 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 680mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein.
I love lamb with Mediterranean flavors, and this lamb tagine is exactly that. Slow-cooked with warming spices, pears and pomegranates, the lamb shanks become fall-apart tender. This recipe lists couscous as an optional ingredient, but it’s not kosher for Passover, so you might want to swap in quinoa instead.
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Leg of Lamb
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
'A simple herb mixture on this roast provides irresistible flavor,' relates Sharon Cusson of Augusta, Maine.
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked lamb: 227 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 114mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat.
Make this leg of lamb recipe if you’re looking for an impressive centerpiece for your Passover table. The bone-in leg is seasoned with a simple herb rub and roasted in a 325°F oven for about two hours.
Passover Lamb Recipes FAQ
Is lamb kosher for Passover?
Lamb is a kosher animal, so it’s considered kosher for Passover as long as it’s prepared properly. However, not everyone eats lamb for Passover. Passover traditions from around the world vary, and some people avoid lamb on Passover because it’s too similar to eating the sacrificial lamb from the Seder.
How should lamb be prepared for Passover?
There are several ways to cook lamb, but for Passover, make sure your lamb isn’t being cooked with chametz (leavened food), including wheat, rye, oats, spelt or barley. Other than that, you can cook lamb for Passover using any of your favorite cooking methods. Roasting it in the oven is a popular choice, but using a grill or slow cooker is a great way to free up oven space.
How do you roast a shank bone for Passover?
To roast a shank bone for Passover, preheat the oven to 400° and place the shank bone on a piece of foil. Roast it for at least an hour, turning occasionally. You can usually get a shank bone from your local butcher.
