BARBECUED SADDLE OF LAMB WITH LEMON & ROSEMARY

Barbecued saddle of lamb with lemon & rosemary image

Bundle herbs and flavourings into the middle of the joint, letting the flavour permeate all the way through the meat

Provided by James Martin

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 boned saddle of lamb , about 2kg/4lb 8oz
large bunch rosemary , sprigs left whole
3 garlic cloves , chopped
2 lemongrass sticks, woody outers removed, then cut in half lengthways
zest and juice 3 lemons
200ml olive oil

Steps:

Open up the saddle, then put the rosemary, garlic and lemongrass along the length of the joint. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then roll back up, keeping it as tight as possible. Tie with string. Lightly score the fat and season all over.
Mix the lemon zest with the olive oil, then use to baste the lamb. You can leave it to marinate in the fridge for up to a day at this stage. Bring back to room temperature before cooking and lift out of the lemon oil. When your barbecue is hot and the flames have subsided, put the lamb to the side of the coals, rather than directly over them - this will help the lamb to cook gently and prevent it burning. Cook the lamb for 45 mins for medium rare, turning it regularly, or for longer if you prefer your lamb well done.
Transfer the lamb to a serving platter and leave to rest for at least 10 mins. Pour over the lemon juice just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Protein 47 grams protein, Sodium 0.36 milligram of sodium