Olive-and-Spice-Rubbed Leg of Lamb (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
3 cloves garlic |
2 teaspoons paprika |
2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed |
1/2 teaspoon 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 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened |
1 5 - to 7-pound boneless leg of lamb, butterflied and trimmed of surface fat (have the butcher do this for you) |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Photography by Con Poulos
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