Herb-Crusted Baked Lamb Shoulder
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of this **Herb-Crusted Baked Lamb Shoulder**, a comforting and elegant centerpiece for any special meal. This recipe transforms a tender, bone-in lamb shoulder into a succulent masterpiece, thanks to its coating of aromatic fresh rosemary, thyme, and zesty lemon. Garlic and a luscious white wine and stock base deepen the flavor while slow roasting at low heat ensures the meat becomes irresistibly tender, practically falling off the bone. Perfectly browned in the final moments of cooking and paired with a beautifully reduced pan sauce, this dish is both rustic and refined. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a spectacular presentation, it's an ideal choice for Easter, family gatherings, or your next dinner party. Serve with rustic bread or buttery mashed potatoes to soak up every drop of that heavenly sauce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds bone-in lamb shoulder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken or beef stock
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a small bowl, combine rosemary, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
Pat the lamb shoulder dry with paper towels then rub it with olive oil.
Generously coat the lamb with the herb mixture, pressing it into the meat.
Place the lamb in a large roasting pan and pour white wine and stock around the lamb shoulder.
Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil.
Roast the lamb in the preheated oven for about 4 hours or until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the top to brown slightly.
Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Strain the pan juices into a saucepan, simmer until slightly reduced, and serve as a flavorful sauce alongside the lamb.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.0 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 1005 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 52.6 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 782 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
