For Easter dinner, try this simple recipe for leg of lamb rubbed with rosemary and roasted with garlic and red potatoes.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Calories
258 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Step 2
Combine peeled garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Process until finely minced while pouring in the melted butter. Coat top and sides of lamb with the mixture. Allow to sit for 1 hour at room temperature.
Step 3
Toss potatoes and unpeeled garlic together with olive oil. Place lamb in the center of a roasting pan; surround with potatoes and garlic.
Step 4
Roast in the preheated oven for 75 to 90 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Let lamb rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon kosher salt
6 large cloves garlic, peeled
1 (4 pound) boneless New Zealand leg of lamb, trimmed and tied