Roasted Tarragon Lamb

By CheeseDiva

This extremely tender cut of lamb is delicious when roasted whole. Rub the meat with a combination of chopped garlic, dried tarragon, and olive oil before popping it into the oven.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds butterflied leg of lamb
• kosher salt and pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried tarragon
• Olive Oil

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from realsimple.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400° F. Season the lamb with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper and place in a roasting pan.

In a small bowl, combine the garlic, tarragon, and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Rub over the lamb.

Roast the lamb, 25 to 30 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature 125° F). Transfer to a cutting board. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.