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Greek Lemon Lamb With Potatoes Recipe

Delicious Greek Lemon Lamb with Potatoes Recipe

This Greek Lemon Lamb with Potatoes Recipe balances tangy flavors and tender meat, perfect for family feasts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 7 people
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb boneless leg of lamb
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 handful thyme
  • 1 handful rosemary
  • 1 handful oregano
  • 2 whole lemons zest for marinade and juice for cooking
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • coarse salt to taste
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 ½ lb small Yukon Gold potatoes peeled

Equipment

  • roasting pan
  • Ziplock Bag
  • chef's knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Chop the garlic, rosemary, thyme, and oregano and combine with the zest of 2 lemons.
  2. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Place in a large ziplock bag, and add the herb and garlic mixture. Seal the bag and marinate overnight.
  3. Bring the lamb to room temperature. Tie it with string to form a roast. Place it in a large roasting pan.
  4. Peel the potatoes and quarter them. Toss them with some olive oil, salt, and pepper, and place them around the lamb. Squeeze the juice of 2 lemons over the meat and potatoes, then drizzle with the olive oil.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  6. Roast the meat on the bottom rack of the oven uncovered for 1 to 1½ hours until golden and crispy.
  7. Remove the lamb and tent with foil. Let rest for 15-20 minutes before carving and serving. If the potatoes haven’t browned enough, return them to the oven. Increase temperature to 450°F and continue cooking while the meat is resting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For a lighter option, you can substitute the lamb with chicken. Experiment with herbs and add feta for extra flavor.

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