GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH RAISIN-CAPER SALSA

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH RAISIN-CAPER SALSA image

Categories Lamb

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Lamb:
Ingredients
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (3 1/2-pound) boneless leg of lamb, butterflied but not tied
Salsa:
Ingredients
1 cup golden raisins, roughly chopped
1/2 cup washed, salted button capers (regular capers fine if button not available), roughly chopped
1/2 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1 lemon, juiced, plus a pinch grated rind
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

For lamb: To make the vinaigrette, in a blender, add the oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, thyme, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Blend until thoroughly combined. Pat the lamb dry and put it on a shallow platter. Season all over with salt and pepper. Pour half of the vinaigrette over the lamb, turning the meat to get it well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Remove the marinated meat from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before grilling. Heat the grill (or large cast iron skillet) and oil it lightly. Remove the lamb from the marinade and grill for about 15 to 20 minutes per side for medium-rare. (Adjust the time accordingly for other degrees of doneness.) Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. For the salsa: Rehydrate raisins by pouring boiling water over them and leave for 1 hour to rehydrate. Drain the raisins and add to the capers and parsley. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Serve with grilled lamb.