Dale's Marinated Leg of Lamb
Dale's Marinated Leg of Lamb features tender, butterflied lamb soaked in a bright lemon and ginger marinade rounded out with garlic, Dijon, soy, and a hint of brown sugar. The result is juicy meat with a balanced sweet-tangy-savory profile and a lightly caramelized finish, perfect for weekend grilling or a festive dinner centerpiece.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dale's Marinated Leg of Lamb, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the lemon juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- 2
Place the lamb in a shallow container.
- 3
Pour the lemon juice mixture over the lamb.
- 4
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
- 5
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
- 6
Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- 7
Lower the heat to low and simmer, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened.
- 8
Lightly oil the grill grate.
- 9
Using indirect heat, grill the lamb, turning occasionally, until it reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 40 to 50 minutes.
- 10
Let cool slightly, slice, and serve with the marinade.
- Calories 262.09 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 13.18 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 30.47 g 11%
- Total Fat 8.9 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.67 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 37.98 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 493.55 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 0.81 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 12.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.64 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 12.47 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.09 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 248.02 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 0.69 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Dale's Marinated Leg of Lamb is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Dijon Mustard, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 262.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dale's Marinated Leg of Lamb made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Dijon Mustard, Fresh Ginger, Leg of Lamb. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Dale's Marinated Leg of Lamb?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 262.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dale's Marinated Leg of Lamb easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Dale's Marinated Leg of Lamb healthy?
- Dale's Marinated Leg of Lamb has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 262.09 calories and 13.18 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 493.55 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.67 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Gluten, Mustard and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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