Grilled Leg of Lamb With Yogurt-Mint Sauce |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Minutes |
Ready In: 32 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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I soooooo love lamb, and this makes up into one very delicious meal. I got this out of a Sunset Magazine with an article on Orcas Island recipes, which when visiting Washington State be sure to take the Ferry out and visit this spectacular place. Ingredients:
1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered |
7 garlic cloves, peeled |
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, roughly chopped |
1/2 cup lemon juice |
2 1/2 teaspoons salt |
2/3 cup olive oil |
4 -5 lbs leg of lamb, boned and butterflied, and trimmed of fat (i get the butcher to do this for me) |
1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced |
2 bunches radishes, rinsed and trimed |
1/4 cup whole plain yogurt |
1 garlic clove, minced |
2/3 cup fresh mint leaves |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon lemon juice |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1/8 teaspoon cayenne |
3/4 cup whole plain yogurt, additional |
Directions:
1. In a blender, whirl yellow onion, garlic, rosemary, lemon juice, and salt. With blender running, slowly pour in olive oil.
2. Rinse lamb and pat dry. With a small knife, make small slashes (1 inch long and 1 inch deep) all over the lamb, and put it in a nonreactive dish. Coat lamb with onion marinade, making sure the mixture gets into the slits. Cover and chill 2 hours or up to overnight, turning occasionally.
3. Remove lamb from refrigerator about 1 hour before you plan to cook it. Spread lamb flat on an oiled barbeque grill over a solid bed of medium-heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 inches above grill level only 4 to 5 seconds.). Close lid. Cook lamb, turning once and brushing with marinade, until a thermometer inserted in center of thickest part registers 140 degrees, about 40 minutes.
4. Transfer meat to a platter and cover. Let rest 15 to 20 minutes. Thinly slice meat, garnish with sliced red onion and radishes, and serve with yogurt-mint sauce.
5. Yogurt-Mint Sauce:.
6. In a blender whirl all ingredients until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in an additional 3/4 cup plain whole plain yogurt. Makes about 1 cup sauce.
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