Rosemary, Lemon, And Garlic Leg Of Lamb With Roasted Potatoes

Serves: 4

Kendrick Gleason

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

45

Sweetness

46

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 large

Garlic Cloves

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

1 tsp

Salt

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 350°F

2

Preheat oven to 350°F

3

Cut off and discard pith from zested lemon and cut off and discard zest and pith from other lemon

4

In a saucepan of boiling water blanch zest 1 minute and drain in a colander

5

Cut each lemon crosswise into 6 slices

6

In a small food processor blend rosemary, garlic, zest, 1 tablespoon oil, lemon juice, and salt until mixture is chopped fine

7

With tip of a small sharp knife cut small slits all over lamb and rub rosemary mixture over lamb, rubbing into slits

8

Arrange lemon slices in middle of a large roasting pan and arrange lamb on them

9

Roast lamb in middle of oven 45 minutes

10

Quarter potatoes and in a saucepan cover with salted cold water by 1 inch

11

Bring water to a boil and cook potatoes, covered, 5 minutes

12

Drain potatoes in colander and in a bowl toss with remaining tablespoon oil

13

Arrange potatoes around lamb and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste

14

Roast lamb and potatoes, stirring potatoes occasionally, 55 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 140°F

15

For medium-rare

16

Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let stand 15 minutes

17

Increase temperature to 500°F

18

And roast potatoes and lemons in one layer 5 to 10 minutes more, or until golden

19

Transfer potatoes and lemons with a slotted spoon to bowl and toss with chives

20

Transfer potato mixture to a platter

21

Serve lamb, sliced thin across grain, with potatoes, garnished with rosemary and lemon wedges

22

Cut off and discard pith from zested lemon and cut off and discard zest and pith from other lemon

23

In a saucepan of boiling water blanch zest 1 minute and drain in a colander

24

Cut each lemon crosswise into 6 slices

25

In a small food processor blend rosemary, garlic, zest, 1 tablespoon oil, lemon juice, and salt until mixture is chopped fine

26

With tip of a small sharp knife cut small slits all over lamb and rub rosemary mixture over lamb, rubbing into slits

27

Arrange lemon slices in middle of a large roasting pan and arrange lamb on them

28

Roast lamb in middle of oven 45 minutes

29

Quarter potatoes and in a saucepan cover with salted cold water by 1 inch

30

Bring water to a boil and cook potatoes, covered, 5 minutes

31

Drain potatoes in colander and in a bowl toss with remaining tablespoon oil

32

Arrange potatoes around lamb and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste

33

Roast lamb and potatoes, stirring potatoes occasionally, 55 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 140°F

34

For medium-rare

35

Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let stand 15 minutes

36

Increase temperature to 500°F

37

And roast potatoes and lemons in one layer 5 to 10 minutes more, or until golden

38

Transfer potatoes and lemons with a slotted spoon to bowl and toss with chives

39

Transfer potato mixture to a platter

40

Serve lamb, sliced thin across grain, with potatoes, garnished with rosemary and lemon wedges