Roasted Leg Of Lamb

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 1 leg of lamb - (7 lbs) well trimmed of fat
• 3 large garlic cloves peeled, sliced
• 3 shallots peeled, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2 teaspoons finely-grated lemon zest
• Salt (optional), to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using the tip of a sharp knife, make 1/2-inch slits over the top and sides of the lamb. Press a garlic slice into each slit.

In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and using your hands, rub the mixture evenly over the lamb. Place the lamb on a rack in a large roasting pan.

Roast for about 2 hours or until an instant-reading meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 150 degrees for medium-cooked meat. Transfer the lamb to a carving board and cover with foil. Let stand for 15 minutes.

Carve the lamb in thin slices and arrange on a heated serving platter. Serve at once.

This recipe yields about 16 servings.

Exchanges Per 4-ounce Serving: 4 Lean Meat.

Nutrition Facts: 217 calories (38% calories from fat), 32 g protein, 9 g total fat (4.1 g saturated fat), 0 carbohydrate, 0 dietary fiber, 101 mg cholesterol, 77 mg sodium.