Description
Learn how to make a delicious Herb-Crusted Roasted Lamb at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a special dinner or holiday feast, this savory and aromatic dish is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (5–6 pound) bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Lamb: Pat lamb dry and mix garlic, rosemary, thyme, mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a paste. Rub the mixture over the lamb.
- Roast the Lamb: Place lamb on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast until the desired temperature is reached.
- Rest and Serve: Remove lamb from the oven, tent with foil, let rest, and then slice. Serve warm.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the lamb with the herb paste for up to 12 hours in the refrigerator before roasting.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a red wine reduction sauce for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
