GRILLED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB WITH HERBS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb With Herbs image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 8-pound leg of lamb, boned, butterflied and well-trimmed of fat, inside and out
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons mustard seed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon dried
2 bay leaves, crumbled
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Lay the lamb out flat and sprinkle with salt and pepper on all sides.
  • Put the oil in a baking dish large enough to hold the lamb. Add the lamb and sprinkle on both sides with mustard seed, cumin, garlic, thyme, fennel seeds, rosemary, bay leaves and lemon juice. Turn and rub the lamb so it is evenly coated with the ingredients. Marinate in a cool place for one or two hours, or up to six hours in a refrigerator. If refrigerated, let the lamb return to room temperature before cooking.
  • Preheat a charcoal grill or the oven broiler.
  • Remove lamb from marinade and reserve marinade. If a grill is used, put the lamb flat on the grill. If the broiler is used, place the lamb under the broiler 4 to 5 inches from the heat. Cook the lamb uncovered on the grill or under the broiler about 15 minutes. Turn and cook 10 to 15 minutes on the second side. For medium or well-done meat, cook longer.
  • Meanwhile, bring the reserved marinade to a boil in a baking pan large enough to hold the lamb, stirring. Remove from heat, and swirl in butter and parsley. Transfer the lamb to the marinade pan, cover loosely with foil and keep warm. Let the meat rest 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Slice thinly and serve with the pan gravy.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 848, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 62 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 66 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 1117 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

primoo allah
[email protected]

This recipe is a waste of time.


Edward Downey
[email protected]

I'm allergic to lamb, but this recipe still sounds delicious.


Ojo Miracle
[email protected]

I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it might be too complicated.


Sh Tayyab
[email protected]

This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my next dinner party.


Devin Montoya
[email protected]

I can't wait to try this recipe.


Maxwell Othaki
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper!


Charity Mutumwa
[email protected]

I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Umair Zubair naat
[email protected]

This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Sm Tuhin
[email protected]

I love this recipe! The lamb is always so tender and juicy.


Tiffany Miles
[email protected]

This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the lamb was delicious.


monjud mia
[email protected]

The lamb was a little dry, but the flavor was still good.


Faten Alkhlaela
[email protected]

This was my first time cooking lamb and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise, and the lamb turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Joy Letsapa
[email protected]

I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the herbs and spices give it a wonderful flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Daniel Chapman
[email protected]

This grilled butterflied leg of lamb was a hit at my last dinner party! The herbs and spices gave it a delicious flavor and the meat was cooked perfectly. Everyone raved about it.