LAMB WITH ASPARAGUS AND POTATOES

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Here's a meal elegant enough for any special occasion -- but don't wait for one to try it. Yukon Golds are the best spuds to use because they hold their shape as they roast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 8

Zest (removed in wide strips and chopped) and juice from 2 lemons
1 head garlic, cloves smashed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 pounds boneless leg of lamb roast, tied at 1-inch intervals
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine lemon zest and juice, garlic, and rosemary; whisk in 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Place in a large resealable bag, and add marinade. Seal bag, pressing to remove as much air as possible. Turn bag several times to coat lamb in marinade. Let sit at room temperature 1 hour (or refrigerate overnight), flipping bag halfway through.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. (If lamb was marinated overnight, remove from refrigerator 1 hour before cooking.) Toss potatoes with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a roasting pan, and roast 20 minutes.
  • Remove lamb from marinade, and season with salt and pepper. Push potatoes to edges of pan, add marinade and lamb, and roast 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F, and cook 40 minutes. Add asparagus, tossing to coat in pan juices, and cook until lamb is medium-rare (an instant-read thermometer should read 130 degrees F when inserted in thickest part of lamb), about 20 minutes more.
  • Tent lamb with foil, and let rest 20 minutes before carving and serving. If necessary to fully cook vegetables, return them to oven while meat is resting.

rutendo rurue
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This lamb dish is a great way to use up leftover lamb. I had some leftover from a roast lamb dinner, and I used it to make this dish. It turned out great! The lamb was still tender and flavorful, and the asparagus and potatoes were a great addition.


hector mosolodi
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I've made this lamb dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The lamb is always so tender and juicy, and the asparagus and potatoes are cooked to perfection. I love the combination of flavors in this dish.


Jeffrey Mullen I Am The Walrus
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I'm not a fan of lamb, but I thought this dish was pretty good. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the asparagus and potatoes were cooked perfectly.


Jaweed Ali
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Overall, I thought this lamb dish was just okay. I wouldn't make it again.


onaolapo ismail
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The potatoes in this dish were a bit undercooked. I would recommend cooking them for a longer period of time.


Youth generation
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The asparagus in this dish was a bit overcooked. I would recommend cooking it for a shorter period of time.


Juan Ortiz
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The lamb in this dish was a bit tough. I would recommend cooking it for a longer period of time.


Rusira Wijerathna
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I found this lamb dish to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more salt and pepper to taste.


DEVIDE MUSIQ
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This lamb dish is a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Boxer Sanjonero
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never cooked lamb before, and I'm not sure how it will turn out.


Suhag Das
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This lamb dish looks amazing! I'm definitely going to try it this weekend. Thanks for sharing the recipe.


Billy Vang
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I'm always looking for new lamb recipes, and this one definitely caught my eye. I love the combination of flavors, and the fact that it's a one-pot meal is a bonus. I can't wait to try it!


Dp Taha
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This lamb dish is a great way to use up leftover lamb. I had some leftover from a roast lamb dinner, and I used it to make this dish. It turned out great! The lamb was still tender and flavorful, and the asparagus and potatoes were a great addition.


Karter Collins
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I made this lamb dish for a dinner party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the asparagus and potatoes were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again for my next dinn


Ferri Cyanide
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This lamb dish is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. I love the combination of flavors, and the lamb is always so tender. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknigh


Md Shafin Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The lamb was so tender and juicy, and the asparagus and potatoes were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Clement RAM
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I've made this lamb dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The flavors are incredible, and the meat is always so tender. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Ridam Dhami
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This lamb dish was a delightful culinary experience. The asparagus and potatoes were cooked to perfection, and the lamb was tender and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.