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Olive-and-Spice-Rubbed Leg of Lamb (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

Olive-and-Spice-Rubbed Leg of Lamb (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cloves garlic
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
1/2 tsp cumin seeds, crushed
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup pitted mixed green and black olives
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
juice of 1 lemon
6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 5 - to 7-lb boneless leg of lamb , butterflied and trimmed of surface fat (have the butcher do this for you)

Directions:

Puree the garlic, paprika, coriander, cumin, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper into a paste in a mini food processor. Add the olives, parsley, cilantro and lemon juice; pulse to chop. Add the butter and pulse to incorporate all the ingredients.
Cut the lamb along a natural seam into 2 equal pieces. Rub the olive-spice mixture evenly all over the lamb; cover and refrigerate for 2 to 6 hours.
Bring the lamb to room temperature about 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the broiler and line a broiler pan with foil. Place the lamb smooth-side down on the pan. Broil just until charred, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven; carefully turn the lamb, using tongs. Return to the oven; broil until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads 125 to 130 degrees, about 10 more minutes.
Transfer the lamb to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice across the grain and arrange on a platter.
Photography by Con Poulos

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1112.52 Kcal (4658 kJ)
Calories from fat	814.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	90.46g	139%
Cholesterol	284.85mg	95%
Sodium	512.39mg	21%
Potassium	1165.17mg	25%
Total Carbs	1.82g	1%
Sugars	0.26g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1g	4%
Protein	68.08g	136%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	8.5mg	47%
Calcium	71.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	259.41 Kcal (1086 kJ)
Calories from fat	189.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.09g	139%
Cholesterol	66.42mg	95%
Sodium	119.47mg	21%
Potassium	271.68mg	25%
Total Carbs	0.43g	1%
Sugars	0.06g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.23g	4%
Protein	15.87g	136%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	9%
Iron	2mg	47%
Calcium	16.6mg	7%

* 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
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