Roasted Leg of Lamb
A perfectly seasoned, tender roasted leg of lamb with aromatic spices and caramelized onions for an impressive centerpiece dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 8-10 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole leg of lamb, about 8–9 pounds, trimmed
- 4 garlic cloves, halved
- Salt and black pepper
- Allspice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 yellow onion
- ½ tomato
- ½ bell pepper
- Tomato paste
- Olive oil
- Bay leaves
- Cardamom pods
- 3 large yellow onions
- Fresh parsley
- Toasted nuts
Instructions
- Make incisions in lamb and insert halved garlic cloves. Season with salt, pepper and dry spices.
- Blend 6 garlic cloves, onion, tomato, bell pepper, and tomato paste for marinade. Coat lamb thoroughly.
- Marinate covered for 4 hours or overnight, turning once.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Roast covered for 20 minutes, then reduce to 325°F.
- Continue roasting 15-20 minutes per pound for medium-rare (135°F).
- Remove foil during last 30 minutes to brown exterior.
- Meanwhile, slowly caramelize sliced onions in olive oil for 30-40 minutes.
- Let lamb rest 20-30 minutes before carving.
- Serve topped with caramelized onions, parsley, and toasted nuts.
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 480 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: roasted leg of lamb, holiday lamb, Easter dinner, lamb with spices, caramelized onions
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