Best Apricot And Rosemary Marinated Leg Of Lamb Recipes

ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, rosemary, ground black pepper, lemon zest and garlic. Mix well and apply to the lamb. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Place lamb on a rack in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt to taste.
• Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and roast for 55 to 60 more minutes for medium rare. The internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before carving.

APRICOT-ROSEMARY MARINATED LEG OF LAMB

Steps:

• 1. Make about 16 small slits, each about 1/4 inch wide and 1/2 inch deep, over surface of lamb. Place slice of garlic and sprig of rosemary in each slit. Place lamb in large resealable plastic food-storage bag or shallow glass or plastic dish.2. Mix reserved apricot syrup, the wine, oil, 1 tablespoon of the honey and the salt pour over lamb. Seal bag or cover dish and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours, turning lamb occasionally.3. Heat oven to 325°.4. Remove lamb from marinade reserve marinade. Place lamb, fat side up, in shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of lamb and does not touch bone or rest in fat.5. Bake uncovered about 2 hours, brushing once or twice with marinade, until thermometer reads 140°. Cover with aluminum foil and let stand 10 to 15 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 5°, and lamb will be easier to carve.)6. Place apricots in food processor or blender. Cover and process until smooth. Mix apricots, 1/4 cup of the reserved marinade, remaining 1 tablespoon honey and the chopped rosemary in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling. Boil 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce with lamb.NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 400 (Calories from Fat 180) Fat 20g (Saturated 5g) Cholesterol 125mg Sodium 170mg Carbohydrate 16g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 40g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 2% Calcium 2% Iron 18% DIET EXCHANGES: 6 Lean Meat 1 FruitFrom "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

APRICOT GLAZED LAMB

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Rub the rack of lamb, outside portion, with salt and pepper. Next place skillet over Heat and add 2 tablespoons of the oil to a skillet. Place the rack fat side down and sear until the meat is nicely browned. Remove to a plate.
• For the apricot glaze, add the apricot preserves, mustard and the water to a small saucepan and stir over low heat until the mixture is combined. Brush the glaze over the seared rack of lamb. Combine the panko bread crumbs and the fresh herbs in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed. Add 3 teaspoons of oil to the crumbs, to moisten. Cover the lamb rack with the crumb mixture and pat to make the crumbs adhere. Place the rack back in the skillet and roast in the oven for 15 minutes. Let the lamb rack rest for 10 minutes before serving.

HERB-ROASTED LAMB

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven so the lamb will sit in the middle of the oven.
• Peel 6 of the cloves of garlic and place them in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the rosemary, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and butter. Process until the garlic and rosemary are finely minced. Thoroughly coat the top and sides of the lamb with the rosemary mixture. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Toss the potatoes and remaining unpeeled garlic in a bowl with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place in the bottom of a large roasting pan. Place the lamb on top of the potatoes. Roast for 20 minutes. Turn the heat down to 350 degrees F and roast for another 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until a meat thermometer registers 130 to 135 degrees F for medium-rare. Place the lamb on a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Slice and serve with the potatoes.

APRICOT MUSTARD GLAZED LEG OF LAMB

Steps:

• The crisp coating keeps the lamb succulent and juicy.
• Bake 10 minutes longer for medium-done.
• If you use frozen lamb, defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
• Combine jam, mustard, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil and rosemary.
• Reserve 2 tbsps.
• of marinade for sauce.
• Brush remainder all over lamb.
• Season well with salt and pepper.
• Marinate for 30 minutes.
• Broil lamb for 3 minutes per side.
• Then bake lamb at 425 degrees fat side up for 20 minutes or until just pink.
• Remove from oven and let rest on a serving dish for 10 minutes.
• Pour off any fat in pan.
• Add red wine to pan and reduce to 1 tbsp.
• Add beef broth, reserved marinade and any extra lamb juices from the serving dish.
• Bring to boil and hoil for 2 minutes.
• Slice lamb in thin slices against the grain.
• Serve with some sauce poured over.