Grilled Leg of Lamb

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence, 2008

Show: Tyler's UltimateEpisode: Leg of Lamb

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RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(12)

Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 3 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (3 1/2-pound) boneless leg of lamb, butterflied but not tied
2 cups mache or mixed baby greens
1/2 bunch mint, leaves only
1/4 cup sliced scallions

To make the vinaigrette:

Directions

To a blender, add: the oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, thyme, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Blend until thoroughly combined. Pat the lamb dry and put it on a shallow platter. Season all over with salt and pepper. Pour half of the vinaigrette over the lamb, turning the meat to get it well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Remove the marinated meat from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before grilling.

Heat the grill (or large cast iron skillet) and oil it lightly. Remove the lamb from the marinade and grill for about 15 to 20 minutes per side for medium-rare. (Adjust the time accordingly for other degrees of doneness.) Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.

Toss the mache (or mixed baby greens), mint leaves, and scallions in a bowl and dress the salad with about 3 tablespoons of the reserved vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the lamb into thick slices and serve with greens.

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Robert Winter Park, FL 12-28-2009
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Great recipe for entry level lamb lovers
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Tyler does this recipe on an indoor grill which I imagine would leave a fair amount of the gaminess since the heat is not as... intense nor the fire present such as what would occur on a coal BBQ. I followed this recipe to the ingredient and cooked it on mequite coals at ahigh temperature. The layer of fat was deliciously crisped (and hence "de-gamed") by the contact of the fire and the coals imparted an extremely mediterranean feel to this most succulent meat. I would not make this dish any other way in all honesty! Since the meat will have varying levels of done-ness I would aim for the thickest part to register about 135 degrees (rarish) which will grant you a wide variety of levels of "done-ness." though all of them taste great!!!!Read more
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Kimberly eagle, ID 10-01-2009
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Fantastic
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is our new "go to" lamb recipe. So easy and so delicious. We make extra marinade now and use it as salad dressing.
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Carol Eastlake, OH 07-28-2009
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was the best thing I have tasted in a long while. Absolutely delicious.
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Patrick Moseley, VA 04-25-2009
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Great recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The vinaigrette complements the lamb very well and is excellent wIth the mache. My kids loved the lamb. Definitely one for... the recipe book.Read more
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Kayc Alpharetta, GA 04-22-2009
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Easy lamb dinner
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was a huge hit with my family on Easter. I cooked about a 7lb boneless leg of lamb following the given directions. I... made the whole dinner the day before and the next day gently reheated everything and plated it as Tyler did. I served the salad on the side. Great combination of flavors.Read more
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NATALIE Whitehouse Station, NJ 04-20-2009
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Wonderful!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Tyler does it again-- I made this entire dinner for my family on Sunday and it was an absolute hit. From the chickpeas to the... salsa. It was easy and delicious. Keep it coming Tyler!!Read more