How to Make Broiled and Slow-Roasted Butterflied Leg of Lamb With Cumin and Garlic - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to elegant and flavorful dishes, few things can compare to a perfectly cooked leg of lamb. This broiled and slow-roasted butterflied leg of lamb with cumin and garlic is a show-stopping centerpiece for any special occasion or holiday feast. The combination of cumin and garlic infuses the meat with a rich, aromatic flavor that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 (8 pound) leg of lamb, boned and butterflied to a more or less even thickness, 4 3/4 to 5 1/2 pounds trimmed weight, fell and most fat removed
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ½ cup Minced fresh parsley, cilantro or mint

Information

  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 12 to 14 - servings

  • Mix oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin and oregano; spread paste on both sides of the lamb and let stand for an hour until meat comes to room temperature.
  • Adjust oven rack to upper or upper-middle position (depending on lamb's thickness) and preheat broiler on high for at least 10 minutes.
  • Place lamb, cut side up, on a large wire rack set over a foil-lined roasting pan. Broil, moving pan so entire surface browns evenly, about 8 minutes. Turn lamb over; continue to broil until well browned on the other side, about 8 minutes longer. Turn off broiler, remove lamb from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Stick a meat thermometer into the thickest portion of the lamb; return it to the oven. Roast for a total of 50 minutes to 1 hour, until thermometer registers a rosy-pink 140 degrees. Check lamb several times after 30 minutes. If lamb gets done sooner, simply turn down oven to 170 degrees until ready to serve.
  • As soon as lamb comes out of the oven, squeeze on lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Carve, slicing across the grain when possible. Arrange on a platter, drizzle with accumulated juices, and serve.
  • Nutrition

    336 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 106mg
    • Sodium: 494mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 408mg