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Roast Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Herbs Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Description

A succulent roast leg of lamb infused with a vibrant garlic and herb paste featuring fresh mint, rosemary, parsley, and lemon zest. This classic oven-roasted dish offers tender, juicy meat with aromatic flavors perfect for a special family meal or festive occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Lamb

  • 2 kg Leg of lamb (Bone in)

For the Herb Paste

  • 30 g Fresh mint leaves
  • 30 g Fresh rosemary leaves
  • 30 g Fresh parsley
  • 4 Garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 Lemons, zest only
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 180°C fan/200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6 to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for roasting the lamb initially.
  2. Prepare the herb paste: Combine the mint, rosemary, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil in a blender or food processor. Blitz until you achieve a smooth paste, adding a bit more olive oil if needed. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  3. Prepare the lamb: Weigh your leg of lamb and make a note of it to calculate cooking time accurately. Place it in a baking tray and use a sharp knife to make small incisions all over the meat, allowing the herb paste to penetrate deeply.
  4. Apply the herb paste: Generously rub the paste all over the lamb, ensuring every part is well coated and that the paste gets into the incisions for maximum flavor infusion.
  5. Initial roasting: Roast the lamb in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to start developing a flavorful crust.
  6. Adjust oven temperature and continue roasting: Lower the oven temperature to 160°C fan/180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Continue to cook the lamb for approximately 15-22 minutes per 500g, depending on your preferred doneness and the exact weight of your lamb.
  7. Rest and serve: After roasting, remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for at least 10-15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring moist and tender slices.

Notes

  • Adjust the cooking time based on the weight of your lamb: 15-22 minutes per 500g after the initial 20 minutes at higher heat.
  • Resting the lamb is crucial to maintain juiciness; do not skip this step.
  • You can add extra olive oil in the herb paste if you want a looser consistency for easier application.
  • This recipe yields a medium-rare to medium doneness depending on exact cooking times; adjust according to preference.

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