Butterflied Leg of Lamb Roasted With Ginger and Garlic Recipe

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Butterflied Leg of Lamb Roasted With Ginger and Garlic
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  1. Put the oil in a small pan over medium heat. When hot add the rosemary, ginger, garlic, 3 teaspoons of the salt, and pepper. Sauté for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. Allow the mixture to cool, then rub the paste into the lamb. Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 4 and up to 24 hours.
  2. Take the lamb out of the fridge 2 hours before cooking. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400°F.
  3. Set a large nonstick saucepan over high heat and heat the pan for 2 minutes. Keeping the heat high, sear the lamb on both sides in batches. Scrape any scraps of rosemary and ginger in the saucepan onto the seared meat after each batch.
  4. Arrange the lamb on a sheet pan and put in the oven to roast. Start checking the smaller pieces for doneness after 10 minutes. The largest piece will take about 20 minutes. If you have a meat thermometer, use it now. My thermometer broke about 6 years ago (memo from the school of antique cooking habits) so I use a metal trussing skewer. I stick the skewer into the center of the meat, wait 5 seconds, then touch the skewer to my cheek. If the metal is warm, the meat is done. This trick caused an uproar of consternation in the catering office, prompting a chorus of How warm? - so maybe a meat thermometer is the way to go. Aim for 350°F.
  5. Allow the lamb to rest for 20 minutes. Thinly slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 961.4 Kcal (4025 kJ)
Calories from fat 636.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 70.72g 109%
Cholesterol 301.64mg 101%
Sodium 1219.78mg 51%
Potassium 646.43mg 14%
Total Carbs 1.34g 0%
Sugars 0.08g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.28g 1%
Protein 71.64g 143%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 8.1mg 45%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 231.38 Kcal (969 kJ)
Calories from fat 153.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.02g 109%
Cholesterol 72.6mg 101%
Sodium 293.56mg 51%
Potassium 155.57mg 14%
Total Carbs 0.32g 0%
Sugars 0.02g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 1%
Protein 17.24g 143%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Iron 1.9mg 45%
Calcium 9.2mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.1
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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