Olive-and-Spice-Rubbed Leg of Lamb

Name: Olive-and-Spice-Rubbed Leg of Lamb
Prep time: 5 h 45 min
Cook time: 5 h 45 min
Total time: 5 h 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters pitted mixed green and black olives; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed; 1 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed; 59 milliliters fresh cilantro; 118 milliliters fresh parsley; 3 cloves garlic; 1 Juice of lemon; 8 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 kilograms boneless leg of lamb, butterflied and trimmed of surface fat (have the butcher do this for you); 2 teaspoons paprika; 6 Tbsps unsalted butter, softened

Olive-and-Spice-Rubbed Leg of Lamb might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 323 calories, 37g of protein, and 18g of fat. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of olives, coriander seeds, kosher salt and pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Instructions

Puree the garlic, paprika, coriander, cumin, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper into a paste in a mini food processor.

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Coriander

Paprika

Garlic

Pepper

Cumin

Salt

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Food Processor

Add the olives, parsley, cilantro and lemon juice; pulse to chop.

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Lemon Juice

Cilantro

Parsley

Olives

Add the butter and pulse to incorporate all the ingredients.

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Butter

Cut the lamb along a natural seam into 2 equal pieces. Rub the olive-spice mixture evenly all over the lamb; cover and refrigerate for 2 to 6 hours.

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Olives

Lamb

Dry Seasoning Rub

Bring the lamb to room temperature about 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the broiler and line a broiler pan with foil.

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Lamb

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Broiler Pan

Broiler

Aluminum Foil

Place the lamb smooth-side down on the pan. Broil just until charred, about 15 minutes.

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Lamb

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Frying Pan

Remove the pan from the oven; carefully turn the lamb, using tongs. Return to the oven; broil until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads 125 to 130 degrees, about 10 more minutes.

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Lamb

Meat