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Mediterranean-Style Roasted Leg of Lamb

Name: Mediterranean-Style Roasted Leg of Lamb
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 piece leg of lamb, bone-in, fat trimmed; kosher salt; black pepper; extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups water; 8 gold potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges; 1 yellow onion, peeled and cut into wedges; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp all-natural garlic powder; fresh parsley; 15 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 tbsp dried oregano; 2 tbsp dried mint flakes; ½ tbsp nutmeg; 2 lemon

⏱ 240 min

This Mediterranean-style roasted leg of lamb recipe delivers perfectly tender, flavorful results every time. Following simple cooking tips ensures your lamb roast is meltingly delicious and packed with bold flavors. The recipe includes potatoes roasted alongside the lamb for a complete one-pan meal, and pairs beautifully with a fresh Greek salad for color and crunch.

Adapted from a video by The Mediterranean Dish

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Ingredients

leg of lamb, bone-in, fat trimmedapproximately 4 to 5 pounds1 piece
kosher salt
black pepper
extra virgin olive oil
water2 cups
gold potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges8
yellow onion, peeled and cut into wedges1
sweet paprikafor cooking, more added later1 tsp
all-natural garlic powder

Steps

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1
Remove the lamb from the refrigerator and let it sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour to bring it to room temperature. Preheat the broiler.
2
Make several deep slits on both sides of the lamb to allow seasonings to penetrate the meat.
3
Generously season both sides of the lamb with kosher salt and black pepper. Open the slits and insert the seasonings into them. This step can be done the night before and refrigerated.
4
Place the lamb under the broiler for 5 to 7 minutes on each side to sear and develop a golden-brown color.
5
Once the lamb is cool enough to handle, prepare the wet rub. Combine 15 garlic cloves, dried oregano, dried mint, sweet paprika, and nutmeg in a food processor. Add the juice of 2 lemons and a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil. Blend until you have a smooth, wet rub consistency.
6
Optional: Insert additional garlic cloves into the crevices of the lamb for extra flavor intensity.
7
Rub the prepared paste generously all over the lamb, coating it thoroughly on all sides.
8
Add 2 cups of water to the roasting pan, cover it, and place in a 325°F oven. Roast for 2 to 3 hours without disturbing, until the meat is meltingly tender and falls off the bone.
9
When the lamb has about 1 hour remaining, prepare the vegetables. Peel and cut the gold potatoes into large wedges, and cut the yellow onion into wedges.
10
Season the potatoes and onions with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and sweet paprika. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and toss to combine.
11
When the lamb has about 1 hour left to cook, add the seasoned potatoes and onions to the roasting pan around the lamb.
12
When the lamb is fully cooked and tender, remove from the oven and let it rest so the juices redistribute. Check that the meat falls easily off the bone with a fork.
13
Transfer the entire leg of lamb with the potatoes and onions to a large serving platter to serve as the centerpiece. Do not carve the lamb beforehand. Let rest briefly before serving.

Mediterranean-Style Roasted Leg of Lamb

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