Rosemary and Garlic Roast Leg of Lamb

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2004

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Easter

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Cook Time:
1 hr 30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 1 hr 30 min
Total:: 2 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

1 leg of lamb, bone in (about 6 to 7 1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
8 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper

Sauce:

1 cup chopped fresh herbs (combination of rosemary, chives, and parsley)
2 cups diced onions
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup red wine

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Using your hands, rub the lamb all over with the lemon juice. Pat the garlic and rosemary evenly all over the surface of the meat. Season the meat with the salt and pepper and place the lamb in a roasting pan. Place the lamb in the oven and roast for 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue to cook for about 1 hour longer for medium-rare, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the roast registers about 145 degrees F to 150 degrees F (be careful that the thermometer does not touch the bone.) Remove lamb from pan and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.

Position the roasting pan over your stove burners. Add mixed herbs and onions to pan, and stir to combine with pan drippings. Add chicken stock and wine to deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to release any fond. Reduce over high heat until sauce consistency. Strain before serving, if desired. Slice lamb and serve with sauce drizzled over the top.

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Ann Brooklyn Park, MN 11-18-2009
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Loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was easy to prepare and delicious! Best of all my husband and guests thought it was some of the best they'd eaten. ... Thanks, Emerill!Read more
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EYDIE NEWARK, DE 04-18-2009
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It was an Easter Dinner Hit
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

tried this recipe cut in half as I only had four for dinner. Since I don't eat meat I am not able to give you my personal... opinion, but family raved. They want it next year for dinner. The smell was divine and the recipe was very easy and the sauce was a special hit. All my 25yr old son would say was "Bam" Read more
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Denice Oceanside, CA 04-12-2009
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2009 Easter
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this recipe this Easter and it was delicious! My family had never tried lamb before and were skeptable about eating it.... In the end, they really enjoyed it. Read more
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betty Paw PAw, MI 02-25-2009
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fantastic!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a fantastic recipe. The sauce is to die for. This would be great for beef also. A Sunday & dinner quest best , for... sure.Read more
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K plainfield, NJ 02-10-2009
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FULL OF FLAVOR!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I USUALLY MAKE MY LAMB SIMILAR EXCEPT IVE NEVER USED THE LEMON PEEL AND JUICE, GREAT IMPROVEMENT!! IT WAS SOOO TENDER AND... MOIST I GOT NOTHING BUT COMPLIMENTS!! THE POINT OF THESE FLAVORS ARE TO ENHANCE THE ''NATURAL LMAB FLAVOR'' NOT OVER POWER IT.... TO THE PEOPLE WHO ''CLAIMED'' THE LAMB TO BE [BLAND]...THAT IT WAS NOT, MAYBE THEY DONT KNOW HOW IT SHOULD TASTE. ANYWAY IT WAS WONDERFUL ; )Read more
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Debbie Athena, OR 01-29-2009
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BEST LAMB WE'VE EVER HAD!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

What an easy yet beautifully delectable main course! I was amazed with how absolutely simple and rich and wonderful this... supper was. For the rub I used: minced garlic cloves (a-lot); dried rosemary, savory, parsley and thyme. Served with fresh parsley, jasmine rice and asparagus. I would also serve with broiled potatoes and brocolli. Excellent with horseradish and Yoshidas Gourmet Sauce.Read more