The Roast My Guests Ask For: Herb Roast Leg of Lamb Recipe
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 60 min
- Total
- 70 min
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 531 kcal
- Protein
- 74.00 g
- Carbs
- 2.00 g
- Fat
- 23.00 g
Ingredients
- 5-6 poundsboneless leg of lamb (*)
- 2-3 cloveslarge garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespooncoarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 tablespoonsDijon mustard
- 1.5 tablespoonsfresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 1.5 tablespoonsfresh thyme (finely chopped)
- 4-5rosemary and thyme sprigs
- 2 tablespoonslight extra virgin olive oil
- —Mint jelly (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Prepare a 9x13 roasting pan by spreading light extra virgin olive oil in the bottom and laying springs of fresh herbs in the center, creating a bed of aromatics for the lamb.
- 2
Place the boneless leg of lamb on a clean surface, pierce the top with a knife to make slits for garlic. Fill with garlic, rub with sea salt and pepper, then slather with Dijon mustard, pressing in fresh rosemary and thyme.
- 3
Transfer the lamb to the prepared roasting dish and place in the hot oven for 20 minutes to create a crust.
- 4
After 20 minutes, lower heat to 350 degrees and roast for an additional 40-60 minutes, depending on size and desired doneness.
- 5
Remove from oven, let rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve with mint jelly if desired.