ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH MINT AïOLI
Provided by Frank Stitt
Categories Egg Garlic Lamb Marinate Roast Easter Dinner Lemon Mint Spring Gourmet Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Marinate lamb:
- Stir together garlic, onion, mint, savory, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and cumin in a baking dish just large enough to hold lamb. Put lamb in dish and turn to coat, rubbing marinade into entire surface. Marinate lamb, covered and chilled, turning once or twice, at least 12 hours.
- Make aïoli:
- Mash garlic to a paste with kosher salt using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash with a large heavy knife), then add 1 cup mint and pound to a paste (or mince and mash with knife). Transfer to a bowl and whisk in yolks, then add half of oil, 1 to 2 teaspoons at a time, whisking constantly. Whisk in lemon juice, then slowly add remaining oil, whisking. Season with salt and pepper and stir in warm water.
- Working with several leaves at a time, stack remaining cup mint leaves, then roll up and thinly slice crosswise to make a chiffonade (thin strips). Stir mint into aïoli and chill until ready to use.
- Roast lamb:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Wipe all of marinade from lamb and discard. Pat lamb dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Arrange lamb, boned side up, on a work surface and, beginning with a long side, roll up as tightly as possible and tie tightly with string.
- Heat vegetable oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown lamb on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer to rack set in roasting pan and roast in middle of oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into lamb reads an average of 140°F for medium-rare (test in several places, as different muscles cook at different speeds; temperatures should range from 120 to 160°F), 40 to 60 minutes. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.
- Serve lamb with aïoli.
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Pietro M
[email protected]This was the best roast leg of lamb I've ever had! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the mint aoli was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again and again.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb was cooked perfectly, and the mint aoli added a nice refreshing flavor.
Turkmen Boy
[email protected]This roast leg of lamb with mint aoli is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The lamb is cooked to perfection, and the mint aoli is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.
G Babu
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.
amjad saddiqe
[email protected]This was my first time making roast leg of lamb, and I was really happy with how it turned out. The lamb was cooked perfectly, and the mint aoli was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
TizBoyDoofus
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the mint aoli is the perfect accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe.
F-M-L-S Gemar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my lamb turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Jay Nahmir
[email protected]This roast leg of lamb with mint aoli is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The lamb is cooked to perfection, and the mint aoli is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.
Harley Mason
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb was cooked perfectly, and the mint aoli added a nice refreshing flavor.
Jon Robinson
[email protected]This was the best roast leg of lamb I've ever had! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the mint aoli was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Arnold Spencer x
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night, and they loved it! The lamb was so tender and juicy, and the mint aoli was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
MURSHAD SAQI
[email protected]This roast leg of lamb with mint aoli is the perfect dish for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and sure to impress your guests.
Zia The gamers
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. There were too many ingredients and steps involved. The lamb also took longer to cook than the recipe said it would.
Lisa Alleman
[email protected]The lamb was a bit dry, but the mint aoli helped to make it more flavorful. Overall, it was a good dish.
Rizwan Nimra
[email protected]This was my first time making roast leg of lamb, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the lamb was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I've made this roast leg of lamb with mint aoli recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always cooked perfectly, and the mint aoli is the perfect accompaniment.
Anna Tweneboah
[email protected]This roast leg of lamb with mint aoli was a hit with my family! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the mint aoli added a refreshing flavor.