Description
Indulge in a savory feast with this succulent roasted leg of lamb, perfectly seasoned and cooked to tender perfection, making it an ideal centerpiece for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 pounds bone-in leg of lamb
- Fresh rosemary
- 6 garlic cloves
- Olive oil (extra virgin)
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Carrots and potatoes (or other root vegetables)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Trim excess fat from the lamb for balanced flavor.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Generously rub the marinade over the leg of lamb and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Place carrots and potatoes around the lamb in a roasting pan; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Roast in the oven for about 1 hour 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (medium-rare).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 105 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg