Easy Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb
This Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb is an easy, fool proof recipe. Tender, fall-off-the-bone delicious and perfect for holidays and dinner parties!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 186kcal
Ingredients
- 1 4-5 lb bone in leg of lamb, trimmed and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon rosemary finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried and crushed)
- 1 tablespoon thyme chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Serving Sauce
- 2 cups flat leaf parsley
- 1 cup mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
- Using paper towels, pat lamb dry. Using a sharp knife, score the top side of the lamb by making shallow cuts in a diamond pattern, about ¼-inch deep.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, Dijon, salt and pepper.
- Place lamb, fat side up, on a rack in the prepared roasting pan. Spread garlic mixture evenly over the lamb, rubbing in thoroughly into the scored cuts.
- Place into oven and roast until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees F for medium, about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, or until desired doneness. Let rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Notes
Cooking Times
- For bone in leg of lamb, plan on 20 to 25 minutes per pound.
- For boneless leg of lamb, plan on about 20 minutes per pound.
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 785mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1264IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg