Oven-Roasted Lamb Leg with Garlic & Rosemary
A recipe from Israel.
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Nutrition (per serving)
880Calories
68 gProtein
12 gCarbs
64 gFat
2 gSugar
1400 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 2.5–3 kg Lamb leg (bone-in)
- 8 tbsp Olive oil
- 12 cloves (sliced) Garlic
- 6 sprigs Fresh rosemary
- 6 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Paprika (sweet)
- 1 tbsp Cumin (ground)
- to taste Salt & black pepper
- 1.5 kg (quartered, optional) Potatoes
Method
- Preheat oven 160°C (325°F).
- Make deep slits in lamb leg → insert garlic slices and rosemary sprigs.
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, salt & pepper → rub all over lamb.
- Place lamb in large roasting pan (add potatoes around if using) → cover loosely with foil.
- Roast 3.5–4 hours → remove foil last 45 min to brown and crisp skin.
- Rest 20 min → carve → serve with pan juices, tahini, and salad.
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