Easter Leg of Lamb

Easter Leg of Lamb

This leg of lamb for Easter is marinated overnight with tangy yogurt, then roasted with a fragrant blend of lemon zest, rosemary, parsley, and garlic.

Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
60 min
Total Time
1535 min
Servings
6

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'To make the marinade: Combine yogurt, 4 sprigs rosemary, 1/2 bunch parsley, 1/2 head garlic, and zest from 1 ½ lemons in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add lamb and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'To roast the lamb: The next day, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Spread onions on bottom of a roasting pan. Remove lamb from marinade; rinse, pat dry, and set aside. Discard marinade.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine olive oil, 4 sprigs rosemary, salt, pepper, 1/2 bunch parsley, 1/2 head garlic, and zest from 1 ½ lemons in a food processor; pulse until mixture becomes a smooth paste. Rub lamb with paste; place on top of onions in the roasting pan.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Continue baking until desired doneness, 40 to 50 minutes for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)

707
Calories
47 g
Protein
22 g
Carbs
49 g
Fat
5 g
Fiber
3073 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/214026/easter-leg-of-lamb/
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