ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH SALSA VERDE

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     Lamb     Onion     Roast     Easter     Dinner     Lemon     Mint     Parsley     Capers     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup salted capers, soaked in cold water 30 minutes, or brined capers, drained, chopped
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 5 1/2-pound boneless leg of lamb, butterflied, trimmed
1 tablespoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • Stir first 10 ingredients in large bowl for salsa verde. Place lamb on work surface, smooth-side down. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper, then garlic. Rub 1/4 cup salsa verde into lamb. Roll up lamb. Using kitchen string, tie lamb every 2-inches to hold together. (Lamb and salsa verde can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill. Let lamb and salsa verde stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.)
  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Place lamb on rack in roasting pan. Roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of lamb registers 120°F for medium-rare, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Transfer lamb to cutting board; remove kitchen string. Cut crosswise into thin slices. Arrange sliced lamb on platter. Spoon some salsa verde over. Serve lamb, passing remaining salsa alongside.

SAKSHYAMJUNGPANDEY
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Kavishka Mihiranga
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.


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


Jona Kay
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I will definitely be making this recipe again!


Areeba Chandni
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the salsa verde was a nice addition.


Yusuf Legend
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I would have liked the recipe to include more detailed instructions on how to make the salsa verde.


Mallam Zaaki
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I thought the lamb was a bit bland, but the salsa verde was very good.


Orion Corner
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Linda Sens
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I'm not sure I did something wrong, but my lamb turned out tough.


lizzy ponca
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner.


Sk sohan Sk sohan
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect.


BARRIE Hamilton
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The lamb was a bit dry, but the salsa verde was amazing.


naveed ghazlani
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dish.


Vytenis Aleknavičius
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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 delicious.


Rick mason
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The salsa verde really made the dish.


All Videos
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I made this for Easter dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the lamb and the salsa verde.


Precious Branch
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This is the best roast leg of lamb I've ever had! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the salsa verde was the perfect accompaniment.