Lavender-Marinated Leg of Lamb

Lavender-Marinated Leg of Lamb
Lavender-Marinated Leg of Lamb is a gluten free, dairy free, and primal main course. This recipe makes 8 servings with 324 calories, 41g of protein, and 16g of fat each. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have anchovy, wine, lavender, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Instructions

1
Using a small, sharp knife, make 24 incisions all over the lamb. Stuff each incision with a piece of anchovy and garlic and a pinch of the rosemary. In a roasting pan, combine the 1/4 cup of olive oil with the wine and lavender.
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2
Add the lamb and coat well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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3
Light a grill. Bring the lamb to room temperature and season with salt and pepper. Grill the lamb over a moderately low fire for about 40 minutes, or until lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 125 for medium rare.
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4
Transfer the lamb to a carving board, cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before thinly slicing it.
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5
Serve with lemon wedges and additional olive oil.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 20 m.
Servings8
Health Score47
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