Roast Leg of Lamb with Lemon, Garlic, and Rosemary

Name: Roast Leg of Lamb with Lemon, Garlic, and Rosemary
Ingredients: 2 whole lemons, washed, seeded, and chopped; 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, leaves removed; 5 to 6 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 tablespoon coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 boneless leg of lamb, butterflied, boned, and cut to lay flat (about 5 pounds)

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Roast Leg of Lamb with Lemon, Garlic, and Rosemary

Ingredients

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2 whole lemons, washed, seeded, and chopped2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, leaves removed5 to 6 garlic cloves, peeled1 tablespoon coarse salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper2 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 boneless leg of lamb, butterflied, boned, and cut to lay flat (about 5 pounds)

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Step 1

Place the chopped lemon, rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a food processor. A blender can also be used, if done in batches. If you have neither, finely chop all ingredients together.

Step 2

Open up the lamb and lay it flat. Spread and massage the lemon paste evenly over the inside and outside of the lamb. Place in a baking dish and cover, or in a large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate overnight to marinate, turning occasionally.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Remove the meat from the refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes before cooking. Place the lamb on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Place the meat in the oven and after 5 minutes, reduce the temperature to 425 degrees. Roast for 45 minutes, or until medium rare, 140 degrees on an instant read thermometer. Allow the meat to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving and serving.