Lemon and Mint Roasted Lamb

Lemon and Mint Roasted Lamb
Lemon and Mint Roasted Lamb might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 50g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 693 calories. This recipe covers 46% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Foodnetwork requires onion, mint leaves, garlic, and leg of lamb. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Instructions

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In large zip-top bag, add lamb, lemon pepper marinade, minced garlic, paprika, and mint. Squeeze out air and let marinade at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
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Place sliced onions in bottom of roasting pan.
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Remove lamb from bag and place on top of onions.
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Pour marinade mixture over lamb.
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Place in preheated oven and immediately reduce heat to 375 degrees F. Roast for approximately 30 minutes per pound or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 165 degrees F.
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7
Remove from oven and tent with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
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Serve with Saffron Couscous.
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In a medium saucepan, bring broth, saffron, and salt to a boil.
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Remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes.
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Transfer cooked couscous to a medium bowl and fluff with a fork.
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Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 22 m.
Servings6
Health Score100
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