Butterflied Leg of Lamb

Spring entree

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: not set

Ready in 45 minutes
by BetsyJaques

Ingredients

6-7 Pound Leg of lamb

1 CLove garlic, crushed

3/4 Cup Oil

1/4 Cup Red wine

1/2 Cup Chopped onion

2 Tsp. Dijon mustard

2 Tsp. Salt

1/2 Tsp Oregano

1/2 Tsp. Basil

1/8 Tsp. Pepper

1 Bay leaf crushed


Directions

Cut lamb so it can be spread out. Make a series of small incisions, rather like letting out seams, so the mat lies flat. The marinade tenderizes it. The lamb should be served pink. Lamb fat side down in pan. Poour mmarinade over it; cover and refrigerate overnight, turning the meat once. Take from refrigerator one hour before cooking. Place meat fat side uup (with marinade) 4 inches from the heat and broil for 10 minutes. Turn, baste, and broil 10 minutes more. Lower temperature to 425 degrees, transfer to the oven and roast 15 minutes. Cut lamb into slices.

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