MUSTARD-GLAZED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB

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Though I have not tried this myself, the picture in the book looked delicious. It can be grilled or broiled. This looked like a healthy alternative to other preparations I've seen. From a cookbook entitled The Ultimate Cooking Course, 2003.

Provided by WhoKnew

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon crumbled dried rosemary
salt & pepper, to taste
5 -5 1/2 lbs leg of lamb, boned & butterflied

Steps:

  • Combine mustard, garlic, oil, lemon juice, rosemary, salt, pepper in shallow glass or ceramic dish. Mix well.
  • Add leg of lamb, secured with skewers, and rub mustard mixture all over it.
  • Cover the dish & let marinate 3+ hours (if marinating in refrigerator, return lamb to room temperature before cooking).
  • BROILER:.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Place lamb flat on a rack in foil-lined broiler pan.
  • Spread with any remaining mustard mixture.
  • Cook under broiler until lamb is crusty & golden brown on the outside--10-15 min on each side for rare, 20 min on each side for medium, 25 min for well done.
  • Transfer lamb to a carving board & let it rest for at least 10 minutes before carving into slices (not too thin) for serving.
  • GRILL:.
  • Preheat grill.
  • Place lamb flat on a rack over grill; spread with any remaining mustard mixture.
  • Cook until lamb is crusty & golden brown on the outside--10-15 min on each side for rare, 20 min on each side for medium, 25 min for well done.
  • Transfer lamb to a carving board & let it rest for at least 10 minutes before carving into slices (not too thin) for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 816.1, Fat 56.2, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 253.3, Sodium 449.2, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 71.1

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