LEG OF LAMB WITH TZATZIKI

Leg of Lamb With Tzatziki image

Provided by UmmBinat

Time 5h30m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove
2 dill sprigs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 lbs boneless leg of lamb, in one piece
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 seedless cucumber, grated
sea salt
1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons chopped dill
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

In a blender, puree the oil, onion, garlic, dill, lemon juice, zest and oregano. In a baking dish, pour the marinade over the lamb and turn to coat.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Make Tzatziki sauce:.
In a strainer, toss the cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and let drain for 30 minutes; squeeze dry.
In a bowl, mix the yogurt, cucumber, dill, zest and garlic; season with salt.
Serve with the prepared lamb.
Continue with Lamb:.
Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking.
Light a grill.
Scrape off the marinade and season the lamb with salt and pepper.
Grill over moderate heat for 28 minutes, turning once, until medium-rare.
Transfer to a surface and let rest for 10 minutes.
Slice the lamb against the grain and serve with tzatziki.