Olive Stuffed Leg of Lamb (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Olive Stuffed Leg of Lamb (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. Combine the ingredients for the marinade in a large plastic freezer bag. Add the lamb and seal the bag. Shake to evenly distribute the marinade over the lamb. Refrigerate and marinate for 8 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. Remove the lamb from the marinade and wash quickly under running water to remove most of the marinade. Pat dry and season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper on all sides. Spread the lamb, smooth side down, on a large baking sheet and set aside.
  4. To make the stuffing, combine the bread crumbs, olives, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, the pine nuts, marjoram, mint, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the lemon zest in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 2 to 3 times. Do not puree. Set aside.
  5. To make the basting sauce, combine the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and the remaining salt and black pepper in a medium bowl and whisk to blend. Set aside.
  6. To stuff the lamb, spread the olive mixture evenly over the rough side of the meat. Starting at the long side, roll the lamb up tightly and tie at several places with kitchen twine to hold its shape. Brush the outside of the lamb liberally with the basting sauce; reserve the remainder
  7. Roast the lamb until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center registers 140 degrees F for medium-rare, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Brush occasionally with the remaining basting sauce. Let stand 15 minutes. Slice the lamb and serve warm or at room temperature.
  8. Note: The cooking time will vary depending on the cut of the meat. Start checking the temperature at 1 hour and don't forget that the meat will continue to cook once removed from the oven (as it rests). Also, don't forget those tasty bits on the baking sheet. These can be spooned over individual slices of lamb as a tasty sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 501.56 Kcal (2100 kJ)
Calories from fat 358.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.84g 61%
Cholesterol 57.83mg 19%
Sodium 1028.77mg 43%
Potassium 463.86mg 10%
Total Carbs 20.19g 7%
Sugars 6.78g 27%
Dietary Fiber 4.59g 18%
Protein 15.88g 32%
Vitamin C 12.4mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 31%
Iron 113.5mg 631%
Calcium 225.9mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 193.63 Kcal (811 kJ)
Calories from fat 138.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.38g 61%
Cholesterol 22.33mg 19%
Sodium 397.16mg 43%
Potassium 179.07mg 10%
Total Carbs 7.8g 7%
Sugars 2.62g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 18%
Protein 6.13g 32%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 31%
Iron 43.8mg 631%
Calcium 87.2mg 23%

* 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

  • 12.6
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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