Best Marinade For Lamb Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

MARINATED LAMB CHOPS



Marinated Lamb Chops image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing
1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
16 small lamb chops (about 3 1/2 pounds), Frenched
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice

Steps:

  • Whisk together the oil, balsamic vinegar, parsley, rosemary, cumin, garlic and 2 tablespoons mint in a medium bowl. Place the lamb into a resealable plastic bag and pour half of the marinade over the lamb. Season with salt and pepper, seal the bag and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Add the lemon zest and juice and remaining 6 tablespoons mint to the remaining marinade and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot; lightly brush with oil.
  • Remove the lamb from the bag, letting the excess marinade drip off (discard the marinade). Season with salt and pepper. Grill the chops, turning once, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Serve the chops with the reserved marinade.

ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY



Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary image

This leg of lamb is marinated overnight with fresh rosemary, garlic, mustard, honey and lemon zest. Be prepared for many requests for seconds!

Provided by JMASS

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Leg

Time P1DT1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 pounds whole leg of lamb
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 156.5 mg, Fat 38.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 378.7 mg, Sugar 7 g

GRILLED MARINATED LEG OF LAMB



Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb image

The uniform thickness of a butterflied boneless leg of lamb makes it extremely simple to cook and serve. Get the recipe.

Categories     Lamb     Garlic     Marinate     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Oregano     Gourmet     Easter     Spring     Meat

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Greek), crumbled
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (4 1/2- to 5-lb) butterflied boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of fat
3 10- to 12-inch metal skewers
Special Equipment
a large (2-gallon) heavy-duty sealable plastic bag; 3 or 4 (10- to 12-inch) metal skewers

Steps:

  • Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in sealable plastic bag. Add lamb and seal bag, pressing out air. Turn bag to coat lamb, then put bag in a shallow baking pan and marinate, chilled, turning bag over occasionally, at least 8 hours.
  • Bring lamb to room temperature, about 1 hour, before grilling.
  • Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure.
  • Remove lamb from marinade (discard marinade) and run 3 or 4 skewers lengthwise through lamb about 2 inches apart. Grill on a lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using gas grill, turning over occasionally and, if necessary, moving around on grill to avoid flare-ups, until thermometer registers 125 to 128°F, 8 to 14 minutes total for medium-rare.
  • Transfer lamb to a cutting board and remove skewers. Let lamb stand, loosely covered with foil, 20 minutes. (Internal temperature will rise to 135°F while meat stands.) Cut across the grain into slices.

Related Topics