Description
Succulent Easter Garlic Butter Roasted Leg of Lamb brings Mediterranean flavors to your holiday table with irresistible herb-infused richness. Roasted to golden perfection, this centerpiece delivers tender, juicy meat you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 bone-in leg of lamb
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 6 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Fats and Liquids:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (approximately 2 tablespoons or 30 milliliters)
Instructions
- Calibrate oven temperature to a blazing 425F (220C), ensuring a perfectly heated cooking environment.
- Craft a luxurious aromatic blend by thoroughly mixing softened butter with finely minced garlic and freshly chopped rosemary into a cohesive, fragrant paste.
- Liberally coat the entire leg of lamb with robust seasoning of salt and freshly ground black pepper, massaging the spices deeply into the meat’s surface.
- Generously spread the herb-infused garlic butter mixture across every crevice and surface of the lamb, creating a rich, flavorful protective coating.
- Enhance the meat’s brightness by delicately drizzling fresh lemon juice over the prepared lamb, adding a subtle citrus undertone.
- Position the seasoned lamb on a roasting rack within a deep pan, allowing even heat circulation and perfect browning.
- Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature precisely reaches 135F (57C) for a perfect medium-rare texture.
- After removing from oven, allow the lamb to rest undisturbed for a minimum of 15 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Slice against the grain and present alongside roasted seasonal vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete Easter feast.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality, fresh leg of lamb with marbling for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Allow the lamb to reach room temperature before roasting to ensure even cooking and prevent tough meat.
- Adjust cooking time based on the weight of your lamb, typically 20 minutes per pound for medium-rare doneness.
- Pat the lamb dry with paper towels before seasoning to help the garlic butter paste adhere better and create a crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg