GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH GARLIC AND MINT

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Marinated leg of lamb is elegant enough for a special occasion, but easy enough to make any night of the week.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Time P1D

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 bunch fresh mint, coarsely chopped
1 head garlic, cloves crushed and peeled
Finely grated zest of 2 lemons
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
3 pounds boneless leg of lamb (about 1/2 of 1 large leg), butterflied

Steps:

  • Combine oil, mint, garlic, zest, 3 tablespoons salt, and the red-pepper flakes; season with pepper. Reserve 1/2 cup marinade.
  • Pound lamb to an even 1-inch thickness. Place lamb in a baking dish, and massage marinade into meat. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Let lamb stand at room temperature for 1 hour before grilling. Heat grill to medium-high. Brush grates with oil. Remove lamb from dish, and brush off any excess marinade. Grill lamb, flipping every 5 minutes for even cooking, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 130 degrees to 135 degrees for medium-rare, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Let stand for 10 minutes. Slice lamb across the grain. Drizzle with reserved marinade.

Iqra Emaan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the garlic and mint add a delicious touch.


Aamir Hussan
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This recipe is a must-try! The lamb is cooked to perfection and the flavors are incredible.


Spyno
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the lamb and the flavors were amazing.


Dan Cronan
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This was an excellent recipe! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the garlic and mint flavors were perfect.


Skk mamun Khan
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I'm so glad I did! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Wajjooo Ali
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This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Angel Valtierra
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the garlic and mint add a delicious touch.


Susan Wangari
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This was my first time cooking lamb and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the lamb was cooked to perfection.


Jireh Nambangi
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The lamb was so tender and juicy, and the flavors were incredible.


Ahana Majumdar
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the garlic and mint flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.