Roasted Leg of Lamb with Lemon-Herb Salt

I served this for Easter 2018, and everyone liked it!

 

Roasted Leg of Lamb with Lemon-Herb Salt Recipe

 
Roasted Leg of Lamb with Lemon-Herb Salt
Photo: Hector Sanchez
Active Time
15 Mins
Total Time
14 Hours 50 Mins
Yield
Makes 8 servings
SOUTHERN LIVING

A meat thermometer will ensure that the center of the lamb is just the right shade of pink. We recommend serving with Roasted Beets, Carrots, and Sweet Onions. 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh oregano leaves
  • 3 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (5- to 7-lb.) bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed (I used a boneless leg of lamb from Costco)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
 

How to Make It

Step 1

Process first 5 ingredients in a food processor 2 to 3 minutes or until blended. Rub mixture over lamb, and place on a rack in a roasting pan. Chill 12 to 24 hours. (I marinated it 24 hours ahead of time.)

Step 2

Let lamb stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450°. Brush lamb with olive oil.

Step 3

Bake at 450° for 45 minutes; reduce oven temperature to 350°, and bake 1 more hour or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 145°. Let lamb stand 20 minutes before serving.


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Apr 4, 2018  ( 1 comment )  
4/4/2018
8:43am
Julie Carr (beekielou)

Yummy! What a great recipe!

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