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Mediterranean Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb

Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 1 5-7 pound Bone-In Leg of Lamb
  • 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
  • 2 Teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 6 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary Stems removed
  • 1 Cup Fresh Mint Leaves Stems removed
  • 10 Cloves Garlic
  • ΒΌ Cup Olive Oil

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 500F
  • In a food processor, combine the rosemary, mint, garlic and olive oil and pulse briefly until everything is well incorporated into a paste. Set aside.
  • Season the leg of lamb with the salt and pepper.
  • Next, rub the herb and garlic paste all over the leg of lamb. Cover with foil and roast for 30 minutes at 500F.
  • Remove the foil, and reduce the oven temperature to 375F. Cook the lamb for another 60-90 minutes or until the lamb reaches your desired temperature (120-125F for medium rare, 140-145F for medium well).
  • Allow to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Keyword lamb