Super Simple Lamb Marinade
Elevate your lamb dishes with this Super Simple Lamb Marinade—a quick and flavorful blend that transforms any cut of lamb into a showstopper. Featuring the rich earthiness of fresh rosemary and thyme, the zing of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and the bold kick of Dijon mustard, this marinade creates the perfect harmony of savory and bright flavors. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this effortless mix of olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, expertly designed to tenderize the meat while infusing it with layers of herbaceous goodness. Whether you’re grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, marinate your lamb for at least 2 hours (or overnight for maximum flavor) to achieve truly mouthwatering results that are sure to impress your family or guests. Perfect for dinner parties, barbecues, or weeknight meals, this versatile lamb marinade is a crowd-pleasing recipe you’ll return to time and time again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the mixture together until fully blended to create a smooth marinade.
Place the lamb (chops, leg, or other cuts) into a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the lamb, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, for the flavors to meld together.
Remove the lamb from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature.
Cook the lamb using your preferred method (grilling, roasting, or pan-searing) until it reaches your desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
56 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 347 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 2% | |
*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.
