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Spice-Rubbed Butterflied Leg of Lamb Recipe

Spice-Rubbed Butterflied Leg of Lamb Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 large onion , cut into 2-inch pieces
6 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp fresh marjoram leaves
2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 4 1/2- to 5-lb boneless leg of lamb , butterflied, fat and sinew trimmed

Directions:

Combine first 13 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, process until coarse paste forms. Add oil and lemon juice and process until well blended.
Place lamb in large resealable plastic bag. Pour spice mixture over lamb; seal bag. Turn bag several times and rub spice mixture into lamb. Refrigerate overnight, turning bag occasionally.
Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Remove lamb from marinade; shake off excess. Grill lamb to desired doneness or until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of lamb registers 125°F to 130°F, for medium-rare about 15 minutes per side. Transfer lamb to cutting board. Cover with foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Cut lamb into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Arrange on platter and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1155.01 Kcal (4836 kJ)
Calories from fat	853.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	94.82g	146%
Cholesterol	249.48mg	83%
Sodium	1475.05mg	61%
Potassium	1227.38mg	26%
Total Carbs	6.23g	2%
Sugars	1.24g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.14g	9%
Protein	65.22g	130%
Vitamin C	11.2mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	38.7mg	215%
Calcium	90.2mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	262.54 Kcal (1099 kJ)
Calories from fat	193.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.55g	146%
Cholesterol	56.71mg	83%
Sodium	335.29mg	61%
Potassium	279mg	26%
Total Carbs	1.42g	2%
Sugars	0.28g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.49g	9%
Protein	14.82g	130%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	8.8mg	215%
Calcium	20.5mg	9%

* 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

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savory
bitter
sweet

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