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Best Roasted Leg of Lamb Recipe for Special Occasions

Mouthwatering Roasted Leg of Lamb

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole Bone-in leg of lamb About 5 lbs, trimmed
  • 6 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh rosemary Finely chopped
  • 1 whole Lemon Zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  • Pat the leg of lamb dry with paper towels and place it fat-side up on a rack inside a roasting pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a coarse paste.
  • Rub the garlic and herb paste evenly over the entire surface of the lamb.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to develop a browned crust.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) and continue roasting for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
  • Remove the lamb from the oven, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.