Special Basting Sauce for Grilled Lamb
Elevate your grilled lamb to new heights with this flavorful Special Basting Sauce, a mouthwatering blend of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients and bold spices. Featuring a harmonious mix of olive oil, soy sauce, honey, and zesty lemon juice, this basting sauce is infused with fragrant rosemary, smoky paprika, and a hint of heat from red chili flakes. Perfect for locking in moisture and enhancing every bite, the sauce is brushed on generously during grilling, imbuing the lamb with layers of savory-sweet flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is your secret weapon for creating juicy, tender lamb that impresses at any barbecue or dinner party. Serve alongside your favorite sides for a truly unforgettable meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice until well combined.
Add the minced garlic, fresh rosemary, ground cumin, paprika, black pepper, and red chili flakes to the mixture. Stir thoroughly, ensuring the spices and herbs are evenly incorporated.
Transfer the basting sauce to a small bowl or jar for easy use during grilling.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and begin grilling the lamb as desired.
Using a heat-safe brush, baste the lamb generously with the sauce every 5-7 minutes as it grills. This will lock in moisture and infuse the meat with bold flavor.
Continue basting until the lamb reaches your preferred level of doneness. Allow the lamb to rest for 5 minutes after grilling before serving.
Serve the grilled lamb with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
664 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.5 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1158 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 222 mg | 5% | |
*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.
