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Herb and Garlic Roast Leg of Lamb

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 2 hr 50 min
  • Servings 10
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Enjoy this herb flavored roasted leg of lamb served with pan juices that’s perfect for a dinner.
Updated Aug 27, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 5- to 6-pound boneless leg of lamb

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 325°F.
  • 2
    In small bowl, stir all ingredients except lamb until well mixed.
  • 3
    Place lamb in shallow roasting pan (keep netting or string on lamb). Spread herb mixture over entire surface of lamb. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of lamb and does not rest in fat.
  • 4
    Roast uncovered 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes for medium-rare or until thermometer reads 140°F. (For medium doneness, bake until thermometer reads 155°F.)
  • 5
    Remove from oven; cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes or until thermometer reads 145°F (or 160°F for medium doneness). Remove netting or string before serving. Serve with pan juices if desired.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Kosher salt is free of additives and is coarser grained than regular table salt. Table salt can be substituted.

Nutrition

370 Calories, 20g Total Fat, 48g Protein, 0g Total Carbohydrate, 0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
30%
Saturated Fat
6g
31%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
155mg
52%
Sodium
590mg
25%
Potassium
580mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
48g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 7 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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