Perfect Leg of Lamb with Roasted Golden Potatoes Recipe
Greek Meat, anyone? Perfect Leg of Lamb with Roasted Golden Potatoes is a savory, flavorful and deliciously simple family meal!
Ingredients
- 6 to 7 Lb. Semi Boneless Leg of Lamb
- 1 Head of Garlic, cleaned
- 1 Cup Lemon Juice
- 3 Tbsp. Dried Oregano
- 2 Tbsp. Dried Rosemary
- 1 Tbsp. Black Pepper
- 8 to 10 Golden Potatoes, scrubbed and halved
Directions
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Scrub and halve the potatoes; set aside. Clean the garlic. Cut 4 to 5 cloves in half and roughly chop the rest.
- With a sharp knife, trim all fat from the leg of lamb. Wash with lemon juice and place in large roasting pan.
- Make scores, about 1/4″ deep, over entire top of lamb.
- Insert halved garlic cloves with a sharp knife at various intervals into leg. Spread chopped garlic over top of lamb and season with oregano, rosemary and pepper.
- Arrange halved potatoes around lamb, cut side up.
- Roast at 450 degrees for about 20 minutes to sear. Lower heat to 325 degrees and roast for an additional 1 1/4 hours or until meat thermometer registers 160 degrees for medium. Turn potatoes halfway through roasting time.
- Serves 6 to 8
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 500g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 756 | |
| Calories from Fat 378 | 50% |
| Total Fat 41.88g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat 18.0g | 72% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 195mg | 65% |
| Sodium 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium 1574mg | 45% |
| Total Carbs 35.91g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 17% |
| Sugars 2.19g | 1% |
| Protein 57.11g | 91% |
