Roast Leg Of Lamb In An Herb Crust |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Cosciotto In Crosta D'Erbe I love lamb and this recipe needs to be eaten with a good red wine. Okay Chianti. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano |
1 tablespoon fresh flatleaf parsley, chopped |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary needles |
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs |
4 and 1/2 lb leg of lamb |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees
2. Mix together the thyme, oregano, parsley and rosemary in a bowl, add the olive oil and breadcrumbs, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
3. Place the lamb in a large roasting tin, spread the herb mixture over it and roast for 15 minutes.
4. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees
5. Add 1/4 pint warm water to the roasting tin and roast for a further 15 minutes.
6. Remove the lamb from the roasting tin, cover with foil and leave to stand for 10 minutes.
7. Carve the meat and place on a warm serving dish.
8. For a side dish, halve and seed some tomatoes, fill with breadcrumbs and chopped oregano, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and bake for 15 minutes. Serves 6.
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