Description
Succulent roast leg of lamb with mint sauce brings Mediterranean warmth to your dinner table. Herb-crusted meat and tangy mint create a classic harmony that invites you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 kilograms (4.5 pounds) quality leg of lamb
- 1/2 small bunch fresh rosemary
- 1 lemon
Lamb Seasoning:
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Mint Sauce Ingredients:
- 20 grams (1/2 cup) fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Craft an aromatic herbal rub by grinding rosemary, garlic, salt, lemon zest, and olive oil into a fragrant paste using a mortar and pestle.
- Massage the herbal mixture thoroughly across the entire surface of the lamb leg, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Position the lamb in a roasting pan, aligning it for optimal heat distribution and consistent cooking.
- Roast the lamb in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C), allowing approximately 15-20 minutes per pound for medium-rare doneness.
- While the lamb cooks, prepare the vibrant mint sauce by blending fresh mint leaves, honey, salt, hot water, white wine vinegar, and olive oil until achieving a smooth, bright green consistency.
- Once the lamb reaches desired internal temperature, carefully remove it from the oven and tent loosely with aluminum foil.
- Allow the roasted lamb to rest undisturbed for 20 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and ensuring tender, succulent meat.
- Slice the lamb against the grain into elegant, thin portions.
- Present the carved lamb with the mint sauce served separately, inviting guests to drizzle or dip as desired.
Notes
- Marinate the lamb overnight in the herb mixture for deeper flavor infusion and more tender meat.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure precise doneness, aiming for 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare and 145°F (63°C) for medium.
- Adjust mint sauce sweetness by gradually adding honey, tasting as you go to balance the tangy vinegar and fresh mint.
- For a gluten-free and dairy-free version, replace honey with maple syrup and ensure all ingredients are certified allergen-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg