Best 8 Leg Of Lamb With Mint Sauce Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable leg of lamb, a culinary masterpiece that embodies both elegance and rustic charm. This succulent dish, often gracing the tables of special occasions, is a symphony of flavors and aromas, where the tender lamb meat harmonizes perfectly with the refreshing mint sauce, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Our comprehensive article features a collection of leg of lamb recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From traditional methods to innovative culinary techniques, we've gathered a diverse range of recipes to cater to every palate and preference. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking a memorable meal, our leg of lamb recipes will guide you effortlessly towards culinary success. Prepare to embark on a journey of culinary exploration, where the succulent flavors of lamb intertwine with the vibrant notes of mint, leaving you with a dish that will linger in your memory long after the last bite.

**Recipes included:**

* **Classic Leg of Lamb with Mint Sauce:** This timeless recipe showcases the essence of this dish, featuring tender lamb roasted to perfection and accompanied by a refreshing mint sauce, capturing the traditional flavors that have made this dish a beloved classic.

* **Provencal Leg of Lamb:** Experience the vibrant flavors of Provence in this aromatic recipe, where the leg of lamb is marinated in a fragrant blend of herbs, garlic, and olive oil, resulting in a succulent and flavorful dish that embodies the essence of French cuisine.

* **Greek Leg of Lamb with Lemon and Oregano:** Transport yourself to the sun-kissed shores of Greece with this delightful recipe, where the lamb is roasted with a zesty combination of lemon, oregano, and aromatic spices, creating a dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.

* **Indian Leg of Lamb Rogan Josh:** Embark on a culinary journey to India with this flavorful recipe, where the leg of lamb is braised in a rich and aromatic sauce made with tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, and a blend of fragrant spices, resulting in a dish that tantalizes the senses with its depth of flavor.

* **Moroccan Leg of Lamb with Apricots and Honey:** Indulge in the exotic flavors of Morocco with this tantalizing recipe, where the leg of lamb is slow-cooked with sweet apricots, honey, and a blend of warm spices, creating a harmonious balance of sweet and savory flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PAPRIKA ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH MINT SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 11h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup fresh parsley
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon capers
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For the lamb:
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 2 lemons
10 cloves garlic, grated
3 tablespoons smoked paprika
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 6-to-8-pound bone-in leg of lamb, hip bone removed
For the mint sauce:
1 cup fresh mint

Steps:

  • Marinate the lamb: Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl; whisk until smooth. Place the lamb on a rimmed baking sheet or in a roasting pan; poke about 10 slits into each side with the tip of a paring knife. Rub the marinade all over the lamb, massaging it into the meat and slits. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove the lamb from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature about 1 hour before roasting. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and set a rack in a roasting pan. Wipe any excess marinade off the lamb and season all over with salt and pepper; transfer to the rack. Roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 130 degrees F to 135 degrees F, about 1 hour 50 minutes. Remove from the oven, transfer to a cutting board and let rest 30 to 45 minutes before carving.
  • Meanwhile, make the mint sauce: Combine the mint, parsley, garlic, mustard, capers, lemon juice, sugar, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender and puree until smooth. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Carve the lamb and serve with the sauce.

MOROCCAN LEG OF LAMB WITH MINT DRESSING



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When a large crowd is coming over, it's easy for panic to set in, as the Lee brothers discussed in the 2006 article accompanying this recipe. Their solution? Cooking a big cut of meat. For their first attempt, they looked to lamb, specifically this Moroccan lamb, coated with harissa, lemon zest and juice (which they used as a substitute for preserved lemons), and cured before roasting. The end result, served with a mint dressing, and perhaps a side of couscous or even mashed potatoes, is a satisfying show-stopper.

Provided by Matt Lee And Ted Lee

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 2h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 9-to-11-pound bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed of fat and membrane
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup fruity-tasting olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon harissa (Moroccan chili paste), more for serving
1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds, toasted and crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Mint dressing

Steps:

  • Score meaty side of lamb in a diamond pattern of 1/4-inch-deep cuts about 1 1/2 inches apart. Season with salt and pepper, and place scored-side up in a large roasting pan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk olive oil with lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, harissa, coriander seeds and cumin. Pour marinade over lamb and massage into crevices. Cover pan with aluminum foil and refrigerate 2 1/2 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 1 1/2 hours before cooking to return lamb to room temperature; in last 15 minutes, heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Remove foil from pan and place pan on middle oven rack; turn heat down to 350 degrees. Roast, basting lamb with pan juices every 1/2 hour, until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat reads 130 degrees, about 1 3/4 hours total. Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil, and let rest 15 minutes before carving. Serve with harissa and mint dressing.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 810, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 66 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 391 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

ROAST RACK OF LAMB WITH MINT SAUCE



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The lamb that we buy today hardly requires a typical English mint sauce (the puckery flavor was originally designed to cut through the stronger taste of mutton), but the combination is by now a traditional and still-welcome one. Buttered carrots and a watercress salad would complement the lamb nicely. Uncork a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon or red Bordeaux.

Categories     Lamb     Mustard     Roast     New Year's Eve     Mint     Rack of Lamb     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 8-chop racks of lamb, trimmed
6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
6 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Fresh mint sprigs
Mint Sauce
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup canned beef broth
1/3 cup minced shallots
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • To make lamb:
  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Spread 1 tablespoon mustard on each side of each lamb rack. Mix breadcrumbs and mint in medium bowl. Press breadcrumb mixture onto lamb, coating completely.
  • Arrange lamb, meat side up, on large baking sheet with rim. Roast lamb 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Roast until thermometer inserted into lamb registers 130°F. for medium-rare, about 20 minutes longer.
  • Transfer lamb to work surface. Tent with foil; let stand 5 minutes. Cut lamb racks between bones into chops. Arrange chops on plates. Garnish with mint sprigs; pass Mint Sauce separately.
  • To make sauce:
  • Combine 1 cup mint, broth, shallots, vinegar and sugar in heavy small non-aluminum saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 2 hours.
  • Strain sauce into large glass measuring cup. Place cornstarch in same saucepan. Gradually whisk in sauce. Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir until sauce thickens slightly and turns translucent, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before continuing.) Stir in remaining 2 tablespoon mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes about 1 cup.

SLOW-COOKED LEG OF LAMB WITH FRESH MINT SAUCE



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 6h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 whole leg of lamb, about 6 pounds
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup sherry vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups fresh mint

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Mince garlic and mix with salt. With a small sharp knife, poke holes all over lamb and insert some garlic-salt mixture into each hole. Smear any remaining mixture on lamb skin, then sprinkle with additional salt, if desired, and pepper. Place lamb in roasting pan, cover lightly with aluminum foil and put it in oven.
  • Cook for 4 hours, then remove foil. Cook for about 2 more hours, or until a sharp, thin-bladed knife can be easily inserted into meat. If lamb skin is not browned, raise heat to 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • To make mint sauce, combine vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan with 1/3 cup water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for about 30 seconds longer. Cool for a few minutes, then place in a blender with mint; blend until smooth. Keep at room temperature until ready to serve (or refrigerate overnight and return to room temperature before serving).
  • Carve lamb and spoon pan juices over slices. Serve hot, passing sauce at table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 606, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 50 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 907 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH MANGO AND MINT SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 11h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

4 ounces olive oil
3 ounces good red wine
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary leaves, plus more for inserting in meat
2 tablespoons chopped lavender leaves
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons pineapple juice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 orange, peeled in strips with potato peeler
4 ounces sliced onion
4 star anise buds, cracked
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, separate the muscles and trim any connective tissue
Garlic cloves, peeled
Hawaiian sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 ounces good dry white wine
3 ounces mango puree
1 Hawaiian (Thai) chili pepper finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
2-ounces veal stock
2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint leaves
Fresh ground black pepper
Vegetable, grilled
Mango slices, grilled
Feta cheese
Mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Mix all marinade ingredients together and pour over lamb. Cover and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Remove lamb from marinade. Stud with garlic cloves and rosemary leaves.
  • Season with Hawaiian sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Grill to medium-rare, (130 degrees F internal temperature registers on an instant-read thermometer), over kiawe wood coals. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
  • In a small saucepot add the vinegar and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and begins to turn light brown. Add wine and cook down, reducing by half. Add the remaining ingredients and half the mint. Simmer 10 minutes to let flavors marry. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Stir in remaining mint just before serving.
  • Slice the lamb thinly across the grain. On a platter, fan the lamb over grilled vegetables and grilled mango. Top the lamb with some of the sauce. Garnish with crumbled Feta cheese and mint sprigs.

LEG OF LAMB WITH MINT SAUCE



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Served with roasted potatoes, this lamb is perfect for a simple, elegant Easter dinner. This recipe comes from Suzanne Ironbiter, Goldens Bridge, New York.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 whole bone-in leg of lamb (7 to 8 pounds), trimmed of excess fat and membrane
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, cut into 20 slivers
1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in lower third. Rub lamb with a generous amount of salt and pepper, then rub with oil. With the tip of a sharp paring knife, cut twenty 1/2-inch-deep slits all over lamb; insert garlic slivers into openings.
  • Place lamb on a roasting rack set on a rimmed baking sheet; place in oven. Immediately reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Roast lamb until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part (avoiding bone) registers 125 degrees to 135 degrees for rare, or 135 degrees to 140 degrees for medium, 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours. Remove from oven; let rest 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
  • Meanwhile, make the mint sauce: In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid is syrupy and reduced to 1 cup, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in mint, and let cool completely.

LEG OF LAMB WITH MINT SAUCE



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GOOD TO KNOW Lamb needs few additional ingredients to make it flavorful. In this recipe, the meat is rubbed with salt, pepper, and olive oil, then studded with garlic slivers before being roasted. A sauce made from fresh mint is a vibrant alternative to the traditional mint jelly as an accompaniment. Serve the lamb with roasted new pototoes and a sprig of watercress.

Yield serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 whole bone-in leg of lamb (7 to 8 pounds), trimmed of excess fat and membrane
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, cut into 20 slivers total
Mint Sauce (recipe follows)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F, with rack in lower third. Rub lamb with a generous amount of salt and pepper, then rub with oil. With the tip of a sharp paring knife, cut twenty 1/2-inch-deep slits all over lamb; insert a garlic sliver into each opening.
  • Place lamb on a roasting rack set on a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan; transfer to oven. Immediately reduce oven to 325°F. Roast lamb until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part (avoiding bone) registers 125°F to 135°F for rare, or 135°F to 140°F for medium, 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours. Remove from oven; tent with foil and let rest 10 to 15 minutes before carving. Serve with mint sauce.
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 412
  • Fat: 14.4g
  • Protein: 46.7g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 0.7g

LAMB WITH MINT CHIMICHURRI



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Though far less glorified than rib chops or legs, lamb shoulder is explosively delicious and juicy. Like the shoulders of pigs and cows, it is a hardworking muscle rippled with intramuscular fat, which makes it ideal for the stewing or braising that's requisite this times of year. But the shoulder's not that hardworking, which keeps it tender enough to be subjected to the shorter blasts of heat typically reserved for more elegant cuts.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chopped parsley
1 cup chopped mint
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons red chile flakes
salt and pepper
2 pounds of lamb shoulder

Steps:

  • Combine parsley, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red chile flakes, salt and pepper. Rub half of the mixture over 2 pounds of lamb shoulder chops or chunks, and marinate overnight.
  • Heat a grill or broiler with the rack 4 to 6 inches from the flame. Wipe off the marinade; grill or broil, turning once, until medium, 4 or 5 minutes per side. Serve with the remaining chimichurri.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 658, UnsaturatedFat 39 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 506 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of lamb: A leg of lamb is a large, flavorful cut that is perfect for roasting. Look for a leg that is evenly marbled with fat and has a good amount of meat on the bone.
  • Marinate the lamb: Marinating the lamb helps to tenderize it and add flavor. You can use a variety of marinades, but a simple marinade made with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and thyme is always a good choice.
  • Roast the lamb properly: Roasting the lamb at a high temperature for a short period of time will help to create a crispy crust and a juicy interior. Cook the lamb until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, or 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.
  • Make a delicious mint sauce: Mint sauce is a classic accompaniment to lamb. To make mint sauce, simply combine chopped mint, vinegar, sugar, and water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
  • Serve the lamb with your favorite sides: Roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, and green beans are all great sides to serve with lamb. You can also add a salad or bread to complete the meal.

Conclusion:

Leg of lamb with mint sauce is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your lamb is cooked to perfection and that your mint sauce is flavorful and refreshing. So next time you're looking for a special dish to make, give leg of lamb with mint sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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