Best 6 Rosemary Roasted Lamb Recipes

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**Rosemary Roasted Lamb: A Culinary Journey of Mediterranean Flavors**

Indulge in the tantalizing aroma of rosemary roasted lamb, a classic dish that embodies the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. This succulent and flavorful dish features tender lamb infused with the aromatic essence of fresh rosemary, garlic, and a medley of herbs. As the lamb roasts to perfection, its crispy exterior yields to a juicy and succulent interior, promising a delightful culinary experience. Accompanied by three delectable recipes – Rosemary Roasted Lamb with Garlic and Herbs, Rosemary Roasted Lamb with Lemon and Oregano, and Rosemary Roasted Lamb with Feta and Olives – this article offers a diverse exploration of rosemary roasted lamb, catering to various taste preferences and culinary aspirations. Join us on this gustatory adventure as we delve into the art of creating this iconic dish and discover the secrets to achieving rosemary roasted lamb perfection.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROSEMARY ROASTED LAMB



Rosemary Roasted Lamb image

Who knew so few ingredients could result in such an elegant and savory entree? One bite will make this no-fuss main dish memorable. -Matthew Lawrence, Vashon, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 leg of lamb (7 to 9 pounds)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic, salt and rosemary; rub over lamb. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Place lamb, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan., Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours longer or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting occasionally with pan juices. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein.

ROSEMARY RACK OF LAMB WITH ROASTED POTATOES AND CARROTS FOR TWO



Rosemary Rack of Lamb with Roasted Potatoes and Carrots for Two image

Inspired by "Valentine Dinner for Two" from the February 1977 issue of Glamour magazine, this elegant and romantic dinner features miso butter basted hassleback potatoes and honey butter-glazed carrots. Though this recipe serves two, it can easily be increased to serve more.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Valentine's Day     Lamb     Dinner     Carrot     Potato     Winter     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1-1 1/2-pound) rack of lamb, fat cap scored
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped rosemary
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 tablespoon white miso paste
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
2 medium yukon gold potatoes (about 1 pound)
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 pound medium carrots, peeled
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub lamb with garlic, rosemary, pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt.
  • Combine miso, paprika, 4 Tbsp. butter, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Peel potatoes. Working with one potato at a time, slice a thin sliver off one long side to make a flat bottom. Trim ends off, then slice vertically every 1/16", cutting down to 1/4" from the bottom. (To make sure you do not cut all the way through the potato, line it with chopsticks on each side to stop your knife.) Brush potatoes with miso butter, fanning slices open to get butter between each slice. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and roast 15 minutes.
  • Remove baking sheet from oven and brush potatoes with more miso butter. Arrange lamb on baking sheet alongside potatoes and roast, brushing potatoes with miso butter halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the lamb registers 125°F for medium-rare, and the potatoes are fork-tender, 20-25 minutes. Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes, and continue roasting the potatoes if needed until fork-tender.
  • Meanwhile, mix honey, coriander, and remaining 1 Tbsp. butter and 1/4 tsp. salt in a small bowl, then brush over carrots. Arrange carrots on a baking sheet and roast until lightly browned and fork-tender, 15-20 minutes.
  • Slice lamb between each rib. Brush potatoes with remaining miso butter, top carrots with parsley, and serve alongside lamb.

LAMB CHOPS WITH ROSEMARY PLUM SAUCE AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE AND DICED EGG



Lamb Chops with Rosemary Plum Sauce and Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette and Diced Egg image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cooking spray
1 bunch asparagus
4 small red potatoes, quartered
Salt and ground black pepper
4 (4-ounce) boneless lamb loin chops, trimmed of fat
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 leeks, rinsed and chopped
1 cup prepared plum sauce
2 tablespoons prepared plum preserves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 hard-boiled egg, shelled and diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Arrange asparagus and potatoes on baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Season with salt and black pepper. Roast 20 to 25 minutes, until tender and golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, season lamb chops all over with salt and black pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chops and sear 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove lamb from pan and set aside. Add leeks to the same pan and saute 3 minutes, until soft. Return lamb to pan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together plum sauce, plum preserves and rosemary. Pour mixture over lamb chops. Simmer 5 minutes, until lamb is tender and medium-rare to medium.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, oil and mustard. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Arrange asparagus on a serving dish. Drizzle lemon vinaigrette over top. Top with diced egg. Serve lamb chops with asparagus and potatoes on the side and extra sauce (with leeks) spooned over top.

ROASTED LAMB CHOPS WITH ORANGE, GARLIC AND ROSEMARY PESTO RUB



Roasted Lamb Chops With Orange, Garlic and Rosemary Pesto Rub image

This is a knockout dish, and the best part about it is it only looks complicated! It is very simple to make. Ask the butcher for French Trimmed Lamb, where the meat is trimmed slightly from the bone - it is an extremely classic and elegant presentation.

Provided by Pinaygourmet 345142

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 50m

Yield 8-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large garlic clove, minced
2 oranges, zest of, only
2 tablespoons rosemary, finely chopped, plus
rosemary sprig, for garnish
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 rack of lamb, chine bone removed (8 to 9 chops)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the garlic, orange zest, rosemary, salt, pepper and olive oil in a small bowl, and stir until combined. Rub the lamb with the garlic mixture, gently pressing it into the meat. Place the lamb, meat side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes. (This is a good time to start the creme fraiche potatoes.) Roast lamb in the center of the oven ‑- 15 to 20 minutes for rare (the internal temperature on a meat thermometer will read 125 degrees F), 20 to 30 minutes for medium rare (135 degrees F), 25 to 35 minutes for medium (145 degrees F).
  • Cover the surface of the platter with rosemary. Slice the rack into chops at the table, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.6, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 872.5, Carbohydrate 0.4, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.1

ROASTED RACK OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY JUS



Roasted Rack of Lamb with Rosemary Jus image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h37m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 racks domestic lamb, chine removed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 cups Merlot
2 cups demi-glace
Arrowroot
2 tablespoons chopped rosemary
Roasted Garlic Bread Pudding, recipe follows
Sauteed wild mushrooms
Seasonal green vegetable
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 carrot, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 scallion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon rosemary, finely chopped
8 whole eggs
3 eggs, separated
1 quart heavy cream
2 heads Roasted Garlic, recipe follows
3 cups sourdough bread, crust removed, cut into 1-inch cubes, and air-dried overnight
2 heads garlic
1 cup milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Remove the fat cap from the lamb racks, leaving a thin layer of fat on top of the meat, and clean the fat and skin from the bones and wrap the bones in aluminum foil. Cut the racks in half (leaving you with four 4-bone servings).
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat, season the racks with salt and pepper and sear fat side down in the hot skillet until well browned. Turn the racks, fat side up and place in a 350 degree F oven for about 30 minutes. You can use a probe thermometer to check the temperature. (At Siro's we roast the racks in a 325 degrees F convection, 20 to 25 minutes to get to medium).
  • When the racks are at the desired temperature, remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • While the lamb is roasting, heat a saucepan over medium-high heat and saute the shallots and garlic until soft. Add the Merlot, turn the heat down to medium, and reduce by half.
  • Heat the demi-glace in another saucepan and let simmer slowly for twenty minutes. Stir in the reduced Merlot mixture a little at a time into the simmering demi-glace until you can just begin to taste the wine in the sauce.
  • At this time we combine a little arrow root with cold water and stir it into the sauce to give the sauce a little bit of a shine and some thickening. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, ladle the sauce onto 4 warm plates, cut the lamb in half and serve with Roasted Garlic Bread Pudding, sauteed wild mushrooms, and a seasonal green vegetable.
  • Set a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons oil. When hot add the onion, celery, carrot, bell pepper, scallion, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, mince the rosemary and briefly rub in your hand before adding to the vegetables. Cook for 2 more minutes, season with salt and pepper and let cool.
  • Combine the whole eggs with the egg yolks and beat well. Stir in the heavy cream and the roasted garlic puree until well blended. Combine the cream mixture with the vegetables and the dried bread cubes and mix well.
  • Allow the mixture to stand overnight, covered in the refrigerator.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the bread pudding one third at a time and mound in a greased large muffin tin (you should get 4 to 6). Bake in a 350 degree F oven 45 to 60 minutes until golden brown.
  • To roast garlic, cut the tops off the garlic heads and simmer in 1 cup of milk for 10 minutes. Drain, season with salt and pepper, and combine garlic with 3/4 cup oil. Place in a tightly covered pan and roast for 2 hours in a 275 degree F oven. Uncover and let cool. Strain the oil to remove unwanted garlic skin. Squeeze the garlic from the heads and place in a small blender and puree, adding the strained oil in a slow, steady stream to emulsify the oil into the puree.

ROASTED RACK OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY-POMEGRANATE SAUCE AND GOAT CHEESE POTATO CAKE



Roasted Rack of Lamb with Rosemary-Pomegranate Sauce and Goat Cheese Potato Cake image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

Grapeseed oil
2 (8-rib) racks of lamb, trimmed, trim reserved for sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh thyme
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh rosemary
1/4 cup apricot jam
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
Reserved lamb trimmings
1 large sprig fresh rosemary
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 cups demi glace
3 tablespoons pomegranate juice concentrate
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 Yukon gold potatoes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Grapeseed oil
1/2 cup goat cheese
Grapeseed oil
2 carrots, peeled and julienned
1/4 pound snow peas, julienned
1 small daikon, julienned
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the lamb: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Sear the lamb racks, fleshiest side down first. Let sit and brown about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and sear the other side. Repeat with the other rack. Transfer lamb racks to a sheet pan.
  • Combine the thyme and rosemary and press an even amount into each seared lamb rack. Let sit for a few minutes.
  • Roast the lamb in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Heat the apricot jam in a small saucepan over low heat. When the jam is melted, turn off the heat. Brush a light coating of jam on each piece of lamb.
  • For the sauce: Heat a deep saute pan over medium heat and add the oil, lamb trimmings, and rosemary. Cook until the fat is a little cooked down and the trimmings are deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with the chicken stock. Reduce by two-thirds.
  • Stir in the demi glace and pomegranate juice concentrate. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Strain the sauce and set aside. Just before ready to serve, re-warm the sauce and whisk in the butter. Taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper, if needed.
  • For the potato cakes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Grate the potatoes and blend with the flour, egg, salt, and pepper.
  • Drizzle the oil into the small cast iron pans and fill halfway with the grated potatoes. Top the potatoes with salt, pepper, and goat cheese. Top with the remaining potatoes.
  • Bake the potato cakes in the oven until golden brown and cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Turn the pans over to unmold the potato cakes.
  • For the julienned vegetables: Heat a saute pan over medium heat and add some oil. Saute the julienned vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are just softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste a bite and cook for another minute if the vegetables are still hard.
  • To plate: Slice off 2 chops from each rack and then cut the meat from the rest of the rack into slices. Serve each guest 1 lamb chop on the bone and 3 slices of boneless meat. Serve with a potato cake and sauteed vegetables.

Tips for Making the Best Rosemary Roasted Lamb:

- Use a high-quality cut of lamb. Look for a rack of lamb that is evenly marbled and has a good amount of fat. - Marinate the lamb for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight. This will help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor. - Use fresh rosemary. Dried rosemary will not have the same flavor. - Roast the lamb at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy outer crust and a juicy interior. - Let the lamb rest before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Rosemary roasted lamb is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your lamb turns out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a special meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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