Succulent Roast Leg of Lamb
Elevate your dinner table with this **Succulent Roast Leg of Lamb**, a show-stopping centerpiece that’s as impressive as it is flavorful. Perfectly seasoned with a vibrant blend of fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic, and zesty lemon, this recipe delivers tender, juicy lamb infused with bold aromatic herbs. Slow-roasted with white wine for extra moisture and a rich pan sauce, this dish strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication. With just 20 minutes of prep and minimal hands-on cooking, it’s ideal for special occasions or Sunday feasts. Serve this dazzling roast with your favorite sides, and prepare to bask in the compliments over a meal that’s both elegant and unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds leg of lamb
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup white wine
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Remove the leg of lamb from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
In a small bowl, finely chop the garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme, then mix with olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to form a paste.
Place the leg of lamb on a rack in a roasting pan. Use a small sharp knife to make incisions all over the lamb and stuff these incisions with the herb paste.
Rub any remaining herb paste all over the surface of the lamb.
Pour the white wine into the bottom of the roasting pan to keep the meat moist during cooking and to form a base for the gravy.
Roast the lamb in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare.
Once cooked, remove the lamb from the oven, cover it loosely with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Carve the lamb, serve with pan juices, or make a simple gravy from the drippings, and enjoy with your choice of sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 426.8 g | 547% | |
| Saturated Fat | 173.5 g | 868% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1760 mg | 587% | |
| Sodium | 6045 mg | 263% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 466.7 g | 933% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 424 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 40.6 mg | 226% | |
| Potassium | 6319 mg | 134% | |
*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.
