Greek Grilled Leg of Lamb: Gyros (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Greek Grilled Leg of Lamb: Gyros (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. With a sharp knife, make 20 slits across 1 side of the lamb and insert the garlic slivers. Place in a large non-reactive dish.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour over the lamb and rub evenly across the surface. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate, refrigerated, for at least 2 and up to 6 hours, turning occasionally.
  3. Remove from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature. Season lightly on all sides with Essence. Brush a grill lightly with olive oil and preheat to medium heat.
  4. Remove the lamb from the marinade and place on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F for medium-rare, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the grill and transfer to a platter. Tent with foil and let rest for 12 minutes before carving.
  5. Thinly slice the lamb and place the meat in the center of the pita breads. Top with Tzatziki Sauce and chopped tomatoes, and serve.
  6. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
  7. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  8. Yield: about 2/3 cup
  9. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
  10. Tzatziki Sauce:
  11. In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 592.84 Kcal (2482 kJ)
Calories from fat 308.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.27g 53%
Cholesterol 95.55mg 32%
Sodium 1448.18mg 60%
Potassium 585.55mg 12%
Total Carbs 38.33g 13%
Sugars 1.83g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.47g 10%
Protein 30.76g 62%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Iron 5.5mg 31%
Calcium 114.4mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 240.7 Kcal (1008 kJ)
Calories from fat 125.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.91g 53%
Cholesterol 38.79mg 32%
Sodium 587.97mg 60%
Potassium 237.74mg 12%
Total Carbs 15.56g 13%
Sugars 0.74g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 10%
Protein 12.49g 62%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 5%
Iron 2.2mg 31%
Calcium 46.4mg 11%

* 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

  • 14.2
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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