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Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: British

Description

A classic and flavorful Roast Leg of Lamb recipe paired with a fresh and tangy homemade mint sauce. Perfect for special occasions or a hearty family meal, this dish features tender, juicy lamb seasoned with garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, and olive oil, slow-roasted to perfection and complemented by a vibrant mint sauce made from fresh mint leaves, honey, and white wine vinegar.

Ingredients

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For the Roast Leg of Lamb

  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1/2 small bunch fresh rosemary, half the leaves removed and chopped
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 kg (4.5 lbs) quality leg of lamb
  • Salt (to taste)

For the Mint Sauce

  • 20 g (1/2 cup) fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 4 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for roasting the lamb.
  2. Prepare the Herb Paste: In a mortar, combine the chopped rosemary leaves, crushed garlic, coarse salt, lemon zest, and olive oil. Using a pestle, bash the mixture until the rosemary and lemon zest release their oils and it forms a rough paste.
  3. Rub and Roast the Lamb: Rub the herb paste all over the leg of lamb, ensuring even coverage. Place the lamb in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes for medium-rare or 1 hour 30 minutes for well done.
  4. Make the Mint Sauce: While the lamb is roasting, combine the fresh mint leaves, honey, salt, hot water, white wine vinegar, and olive oil in a food processor. Blend until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
  5. Rest the Roast: Once cooking time is complete, remove the roast from the oven. Loosely cover it with aluminum foil and allow it to rest for 20 minutes to redistribute the juices.
  6. Serve: Slice the rested lamb and serve it hot with the freshly made mint sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Roasted leg of lamb served with homemade mint sauce is a traditional and delicious pairing.
  • Resting the lamb is essential to achieve tender, juicy meat.
  • You can adjust roasting time slightly depending on your preferred doneness.
  • The mint sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 402 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 43 g
  • Cholesterol: 134 mg

Find it online: https://jmrecipes.com/roast-leg-of-lamb-with-mint-sauce-recipe/