Easy Roasted Leg of Lamb
Boneless or bone-in leg of lamb is seasoned with a simple dry rub, and then roasted in the oven for the most festive dinner! Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a perfect meal!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 bone-in leg of lamb about 5-6 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste (I used 1.5 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper)
Instructions
- Take the leg of lamb out of the refrigerator. Pat the lamb dry and score the lamb by making ½-inch deep incisions all over the leg. This will allow the seasonings to penetrate the meat.
- Mix together olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the leg of lamb in a large roasting pan, fat side facing up. Spread the dry rub evenly over the lamb. Rub thoroughly into the scored cuts. Let it sit at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Position the oven rack in the middle.
- Place the pan on the rack in the oven. Turn the oven down to 350°F (180°C). Roast for about 1.5 to 2 hours for medium doneness. Check the internal temperature using an instant-read thermometer. Remove the lamb from the oven when the internal temperature registers 140°F. (The temperature will continue to rise to around 145°F)
- Let it rest for about 15 to 20 minutes before carving. Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 675kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 4mg