Roasted Butterflied Leg of Lamb
This roasted butterflied leg of lamb is seasoned with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, oregano, and fresh parsley, cilantro, or mint for a richly herbaceous, warmly spiced flavor. Its broad, even cut makes an impressive centerpiece for Easter or other festive gatherings, served as a generous main course alongside seasonal sides.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Butterflied Leg of Lamb, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano; spread the paste over both sides of the lamb and let it stand for an hour, until the meat reaches room temperature.
- 2
Adjust the oven rack to the upper or upper-middle position, depending on the lamb's thickness, and preheat the broiler on high for at least 10 minutes.
- 3
Place the lamb, cut-side up, on a large wire rack set over a foil-lined roasting pan. Broil, moving the pan so the entire surface browns evenly, for about 8 minutes. Turn the lamb over and continue to broil until well browned on the other side, about 8 minutes longer. Turn off the broiler, remove the lamb from the oven, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 5
Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest portion of the lamb and roast it in the preheated oven for a total of 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the thermometer registers 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) and the meat is rosy pink. Check the lamb several times after 30 minutes.
- 6
As soon as the lamb comes out of the oven, squeeze lemon juice over it and sprinkle it with fresh herbs. Carve the lamb, slicing across the grain when possible. Arrange the slices on a platter, drizzle with the accumulated juices, and serve.
- Calories 432.82 kcal High 22%
- Protein 65.44 g Good Source 131%
- Carbohydrate 3.16 g 1%
- Total Fat 18.38 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 4.69 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 202.59 mg High 68%
- Sodium 205.2 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.95 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 71.9 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 6.68 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 1129.96 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 13.98 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 9.42 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Roasted Butterflied Leg of Lamb is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Oregano, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 432.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Butterflied Leg of Lamb made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Oregano, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Ground Cumin. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Butterflied Leg of Lamb?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 432.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Butterflied Leg of Lamb easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Roasted Butterflied Leg of Lamb healthy?
- Roasted Butterflied Leg of Lamb has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 432.82 calories and 65.44 g of protein, or 131% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 205.2 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.69 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus 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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