New Zealand Lamb Marinade
Elevate your lamb dishes with this flavorful New Zealand Lamb Marinade, a vibrant blend of aromatic herbs and zesty seasonings designed to infuse tender cuts of lamb with unparalleled depth. Featuring extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, and a medley of rosemary, thyme, and cumin, this marinade beautifully balances fresh, earthy, and citrusy notes. A touch of honey and soy sauce adds a subtle sweet-savory contrast, while Dijon mustard and paprika provide a punch of bold flavor. Perfect for lamb chops, racks, or a leg of lamb, this quick-to-prepare marinade takes just 10 minutes to mix and works its magic as it tenderizes and enhances the meat, making it ideal for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing. Marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the ultimate flavor experience, and serve up a dish that's sure to impress your family or guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, cumin, paprika, Dijon mustard, honey, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the ingredients together until fully incorporated and the mixture has a smooth consistency.
Place the lamb (such as chops, racks, or leg) in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the lamb, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Massage the marinade into the meat slightly for better absorption.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to develop.
Remove the lamb from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
Cook the marinated lamb according to your preferred method (grilling, roasting, or pan-searing) until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3636 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 314 mg | 7% | |
*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.
