Roast Leg of Lamb with Herb Crust

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Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic -- minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 boneless leg of lamb (3 pounds) -- trimmed of all visible fat, rolled and tied
  • 1/2 cup fine dry plain bread crumbs (for Passover -- substitute 1/4 cup crumbled matzo bread and 1/4 cup matzo meal)
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Step by Step method

    Step 1.

    In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, rosemary, thyme, pepper and salt. Rub the lemon juice into the lamb. 

    Step 2.

    Spread the garlic mixture over the lamb. 

    Step 3.

    Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours. 

    Step 4.

    Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. 

    Step 5.

    Coat a roasting rack with nonstick spray and place the rack in a roasting pan. 

    Step 6.

    Place the lamb on the rack and roast for 1 hour. 

    Step 7.

    In a small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs and parsley. 

    Step 8.

    Stir in the water and oil to make a paste. 

    Step 9.

    Using the back of a large spoon, spread the paste over the lamb. 

    Step 10.

    Bake for 55 to 70 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 145 degrees (medium-rare) to 160 degrees (medium). 

    Step 11.

     

    Step 12.

    Makes 8 servings

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