Description
This easy roast leg of lamb recipe delivers tender, juicy meat infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or special gatherings, this dish is both elegant and simple to prepare. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll achieve restaurant-quality results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (4-5 lb) leg of lamb, bone-in or boneless
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth (optional)
- Assorted vegetables (carrots, potatoes, onions) for roasting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat lamb dry and rub with garlic-herb paste (garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice).
- Place lamb in roasting pan with optional vegetables. Add broth to pan.
- Roast for 20 minutes per pound for medium-rare (145°F) or 25 minutes per pound for medium (160°F), basting every 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven when desired doneness is reached and let rest 15-20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Bring lamb to room temperature before roasting for even cooking.
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
- Let lamb rest before carving to retain juices.
- Save pan juices for gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz cooked lamb
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy roast leg of lamb, roasted lamb recipe, holiday lamb, herb crusted lamb, Mediterranean lamb