Herb-Crusted Roasted Leg Of Lamb

 


Herb-Crusted Roasted Leg Of Lamb

Ingredients

1 (6- to 7-lb.) bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed and patted dry

1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme

1 1/4 cups olive oil, divided

1 Tbsp. plus 1/2 tsp. grated garlic (from 4 cloves), divided

1 tsp. black pepper

6 tsp. kosher salt, divided

2 cups loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves

2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

Directions

Prepare a baking sheet:

Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

Season lamb:

Score the fatty top of the lamb 5 times (1/4 inch deep and 4 inches long). Stir together rosemary, thyme, 1/4 cup of the oil, and 1 tablespoon of the garlic. Rub mixture all over lamb. Season with pepper and 5 teaspoons of the salt. Place on wire rack on baking sheet. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.

Roast lamb:

Preheat oven to 325°F. Cook lamb until a thermometer inserted in thickest portion of meat registers 125°F to 130°F for medium doneness, 1 hour, 45 minutes. Remove from oven; rest 30 minutes.

Broil lamb:

Meanwhile, increase oven temperature to 450°F. Return lamb to oven; cook until meat is browned and a crust has formed, 10 to 15 minutes. Rest on wire rack 15 minutes.

Make parsley-mint sauce:

Process parsley, mint, vinegar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic in a food processor 20 seconds. With machine running, pour remaining 1 cup oil into mixture until blended, 20 seconds. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt.

Slice and serve:

Slice lamb against the grain; serve with sauce.

 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Caldo de Pollo

Image
  Caldo de Pollo Ingredients 5 pounds chicken leg quarters 2 gallons water 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 cube chicken bouillon 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks 4 zucchini, cut into large chunks 1 chayote, cut into large chunks 1 large white onion, cut into large chunks ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped Directions Place chicken legs into a large stockpot; pour water over chicken. Add minced garlic, salt, and garlic powder. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until chicken meat falls off the bones, 1 to 2 hours. Stir in chicken bouillon cube until dissolved; add carrots, potatoes, zucchini, chayote, and white onion. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until carrots and potatoes are tender, 45 minut...
Read more

Capirotada

Image
  Capirotada Ingredients 3 cups water 2 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar, divided 2 cinnamon sticks 2 loaves bolillo bread, sliced ½-inch thick, toasted (about 24 ounces) ½ cup butter, softened 3 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese (about 12 ounces) 2 cups peanuts 1 cup raisins ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves, or to taste Directions Gather Ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine water, 2 cups brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and liquid has reduced into a syrup, about 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks from syrup using a slotted spoon. Spread a thin layer of butter onto one side of each toasted bread slice, and sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, an...
Read more

Keto chicken Caprese casserole

Image
  Keto chicken Caprese casserole Ingredients 650 g cooked chicken breast, shredded or cut into bite-sized pieces 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved 230 g (475 ml) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 2 tbsp green pesto 240 ml sour cream 55 g (170 ml) shredded Parmesan cheese, divided salt and ground black pepper to taste Serving 200 g (850 ml) leafy greens 2 tbsp olive oil Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare the ingredients: chop the chicken, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Distribute the chicken, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella in a baking dish. Add pesto, sour cream, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Combine until everything is evenly coated with the sauce. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown. Serve with leafy greens drizzled with olive oil. Tips If you're cooking chicken from scr...
Read more