Best Exotic Leg Of Lamb Recipes

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EXOTIC LEG OF LAMB



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I love lamb. This was posted in the PARADE (Sunday insert). I'm looking foward to trying it as it doesn't seem that difficult. I look forward to feedback :-)

Provided by VKuuipo Bridges

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
2 tablespoons peeled and finely minced fresh ginger
2 crushed small dried red chilies (see alternate option below)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 finely grated lemons, zest of
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 bone-in leg of lamb (6 - 7 lbs)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Combine the rub ingredients in a small bowl, then rub them into the lamb.
  • Cover loosely and let rest for 4 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees (F).
  • Place the lamb in a shallow roasting pan.
  • Pour the lemon juice and broth into the pan.
  • Place the lamb in the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 350 degrees(F).
  • Roast the meat, basting occasionally, for 1 hr 40 minute for medium-rare meat, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the leg registers 140 degrees(F).
  • The internal temperature will rise as it rests.
  • *1/2 tsp crushed red-pepper flakes can be used as an alternate for the chilies.
  • If you prefer the lamb less rare, roast it 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.5, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 50.8, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 0.9

PERFECT ROASTED LEG OF LAMB



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This easy no-fail roasted leg of lamb recipe, with a special Mediterranean seasoning, will give you the BEST lamb roast every single time! Remember, the best lamb leg is either cooked to perfect pink inside (internal temp somewhere around 130°F) or until the meat falls off the bone (internal temp somewhere around 175°F or beyond). Just avoid cooking your lamb to the in-between stage which can be tough. I like to cook some potatoes in the same pan to complete the meal. Add a big Mediterranean salad of your choice, you can't go wrong with Greek salad for this one.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 4 to 5 pound leg of lamb, (bone-in, fat trimmed)
Salt and pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves, (peeled and sliced; more for later)
2 cups water
8 gold potatoes, (peeled and cut into wedges)
1 yellow onion, (peeled and cut into wedges)
1 teaspoon paprika, (more for later)
1 teaspoon all-natural garlic powder
Fresh parsley for garnish, (optional)
15 garlic cloves, (peeled)
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried mint flakes
1 tablespoons paprika
1/2 tablespoons nutmeg
1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
2 lemons, (juice of)

Steps:

  • Bring the leg of lamb to room temp. Take the leg of lamb out of the refrigerator and leave in room temperature for about 1 hour. In the meantime, prepare the remaining ingredients and make the lamb rub.
  • Prepare the seasoning. To make the rub or seasoning, in a food processor, combine the rub ingredients. Blend until smooth. Set aside (or in the fridge, if preparing in advance).
  • Salt the meat. When ready, pat the lamb dry and make a few slits on both sides. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sear the Lamb. Turn the oven on broil. Place the leg of lamb on a wire rack and put it directly on the top rack so that it's only a few inches away from the broiler element. Broil for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the leg of lamb is nicely seared. Remove from the oven, then adjust the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
  • Apply the seasoning or rub. When the lamb is cool enough to handle, insert the garlic slices in the slits you made earlier. Now cover the leg of lamb on all sides with the wet rub and place it in the middle of a roasting pan with an inside rack. Add two cups of water to the bottom of the roasting pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.5 kcal, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 129.3 mg, Fat 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 41.5 g, Cholesterol 114.3 mg, UnsaturatedFat 15.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICE-RUBBED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB



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Categories     Herb     Lamb     Marinate     Low Carb     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 large onion, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 4 1/2- to 5-pound boneless leg of lamb, butterflied, fat and sinew trimmed

Steps:

  • Combine first 13 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, process until coarse paste forms. Add oil and lemon juice and process until well blended.
  • Place lamb in large resealable plastic bag. Pour spice mixture over lamb; seal bag. Turn bag several times and rub spice mixture into lamb. Refrigerate overnight, turning bag occasionally.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Remove lamb from marinade; shake off excess. Grill lamb to desired doneness or until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of lamb registers 125°F to 130°F, for medium-rare about 15 minutes per side. Transfer lamb to cutting board. Cover with foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Cut lamb into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Arrange on platter and serve.

ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ANCHOVY, GARLIC AND ROSEMARY



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Provided by Aleksandra Crapanzano

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 4-pound bone-in leg of lamb
4 large garlic cloves, peeled and sliced lengthwise into thirds
20 anchovy fillets in oil, drained
1 bunch rosemary
6 tablespoons butter, softened
Freshly ground black pepper
1 2/3 cups white wine
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt, as needed
1 small bunch of watercress, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. With a small, sharp knife, make 12 incisions 2 inches deep into the fleshy side of the leg. Insert a piece of garlic, half an anchovy and a small sprig of rosemary into each incision. Push them in with your little finger.
  • Cream the butter with the remaining anchovies and smear it all over the meat. Sprinkle the meat generously with black pepper, place in a roasting pan and pour the wine around it. Tuck in any leftover sprigs of rosemary and pour the lemon juice over the meat.
  • Roast in the oven for 15 minutes; lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees and roast for 1 hour more, basting from time to time with the juices. (Cook slightly longer, depending on how well done you like your meat.) Let rest in a warm place for at least 15 minutes before carving.
  • Meanwhile, taste the juices, adding salt as needed. (It should not need much because of the anchovies.) If the gravy is too thin, simmer it in a skillet to thicken. If you choose, garnish the slices of lamb with sprigs of watercress. Serve with gravy and mashed potatoes or creamed eggplant.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1033, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 71 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 72 grams, SaturatedFat 33 grams, Sodium 1428 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram

EASY LEG OF LAMB



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Easy leg of lamb! Perfect for Easter dinner! FYI, great boneless leg of lamb can be found at Costco!

Provided by Hkwilkins1

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Leg

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (5 1/2 pound) boneless leg of lamb, tied in netting
20 cloves garlic, or more to taste
garlic powder, or to taste
10 fresh rosemary sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Cut 20 deep slits evenly spaced around the leg of lamb without cutting the netting. Stuff a garlic clove into each slit. Rub garlic powder over the lamb. Slice rosemary sprigs under netting evenly around the lamb. Place lamb into a roasting pan.
  • Roast in preheated oven until reddish-pink and juicy in the center for medium-rare, about 2-2 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Cover in aluminum foil; rest meat until thermometer reads 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 125.6 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 93.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

ROASTED LEG OF LAMB



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Roasting is a popular cooking method for a reason. See our step-by-step guides to Preparing a Leg of Lamb and Carving a Leg of Lamb at the Table.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bone-in leg of lamb, aitchbone removed by butcher (7 to 8 pounds)
2 tablespoons coarse salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chicken broth or water
2/3 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • For the cleanest-looking presentation, trim 1 1/2 inches of flesh from the shank bone with a sharp paring knife. (Your butcher may be willing to do this for you.)
  • The fell is a thin outer layer of fat that you may find if you buy an untrimmed leg from a butcher. It's very tough, so it's important to remove all of it. A long knife with a sharp thin blade is the best tool for the job.
  • Trim the excess fat that lies beneath the fell, but leave enough to enrich the meat and gravy. It also crisps up nicely when broiled, which helps give the carved slices great texture. Use shears to trim the fat pads around the hip, or large end.
  • Make incisions 1 inch long and 1/2 inch deep all over the leg; they?ll allow the aromatic rub to penetrate the meat more easily. Roughening the surface in this way also results in a crisper, more flavorful crust after broiling.
  • Stir together salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, mustard, and oil in a small bowl until it forms a wet paste. Spread rub evenly over lamb, working it into the incisions. Let lamb sit at room temperature, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Transfer lamb, fat side up, to a large roasting pan fitted with a rack, and add broth. Roast lamb 20 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees, and roast until a thermometer inserted into thickest part of flesh near the bone reaches 130 degrees to 135 degrees (medium-rare), about 55 minutes. Increase temperature to broil; broil until surface sizzles and becomes brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer lamb to a platter or carving board; let rest at least 20 minutes before carving.

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