Roast Rosemary Leg of Lamb
Roast Rosemary Leg of Lamb is a classic main course, perfect for special occasions. The dish features a bone-in leg of lamb seasoned with fresh rosemary, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Roasted to perfection, it is basted with white wine or stock to keep it moist.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 bone-in leg of lamb (5 to 6 pounds), trimmed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°. Combine the oil, rosemary, onion, garlic, salt and pepper; rub over lamb. Place fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
- Bake, uncovered, 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting occasionally with pan juices. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 36gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 206mg
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