Description
Experience the irresistible combination of tender lamb, rich garlic butter, and aromatic herbs in this showstopper dish, perfect for your festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 pounds leg of lamb (bone-in)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (chopped)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pat the leg of lamb dry; rub with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Create small slits in the lamb; insert garlic mixture into these pockets.
- Spread remaining garlic butter over the entire leg.
- Roast in a pan for about 1 hour and 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (medium-rare) or 160°F (medium).
- Allow to rest before slicing to let juices redistribute.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the lamb overnight with herbs and spices.
- Pair with roasted seasonal vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a perfect meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg