Roast Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary

Succulent roast leg of lamb infused with garlic rosemary butter, served with a rich red wine gravy.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 743 kcals 4458.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 2.1 grams 12.5 grams
Fat 52.1 grams 312.3 grams
Protein 57.1 grams 342.4 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
20
g
Butter
softened
10
g
Butter
small knob for gravy
GrainsCereals
10
g
Plain Flour
equal amount to butter for gravy
Liquids
125
ml
Meat
2
kg
Lamb
leg on the bone
NutsSeeds
3
piece
Garlic
cloves, peeled and finely grated
5
stalk
Rosemary
fresh leaves chopped for butter, plus extra for garnish
1
g
Salt
to taste
1
g
Black Pepper
freshly ground to taste

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C and bring the lamb to room temperature.
  • Mix finely grated garlic with softened butter in a bowl.
  • Add finely chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper to the butter and mash into a paste.
  • Make 30 to 50 small incisions into the lamb flesh using a knife or skewer.
  • Massage the garlic butter mixture into the meat and the created holes.
  • Place lamb in a roasting tin, cover with foil, and roast in the oven.
  • Remove the foil after 30 minutes and roast for another 50-60 minutes.
  • Remove lamb from oven and rest covered in foil for 10-15 minutes.
  • Heat pan juices with red wine in a frying pan and reduce the liquid.
  • Whisk in a paste of flour and butter to thicken the gravy to your liking.
  • Slice the lamb and serve with the gravy and fresh rosemary garnish.