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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French, Mediterranean
Servings 8
Calories 316 kcal

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
Keyword Roast Rosemary Leg of Lamb
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