Name: Spice-Rubbed Butterflied Leg of Lamb
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 large onion, cut into 2-inch pieces; 6 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 4 1/2- to 5-pound boneless leg of lamb, butterflied, fat and sinew trimmed

Spice-Rubbed Butterflied Leg of LambMark Thomas

This dish features the exotic flavors of North Africa. A butcher can bone, butterfly, and trim the lamb. Start preparing this one day ahead.

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Yield
Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1/2 large onion, cut into 2-inch pieces

6 garlic cloves, peeled

2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

2 tablespoons paprika

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

1 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup olive oil

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1 4 1/2- to 5-pound boneless leg of lamb, butterflied, fat and sinew trimmed

Preparation

Step 1
Combine first 13 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, process until coarse paste forms. Add oil and lemon juice and process until well blended.
Step 2
Place lamb in large resealable plastic bag. Pour spice mixture over lamb; seal bag. Turn bag several times and rub spice mixture into lamb. Refrigerate overnight, turning bag occasionally.
Step 3
Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Remove lamb from marinade; shake off excess. Grill lamb to desired doneness or until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of lamb registers 125°F to 130°F, for medium-rare about 15 minutes per side. Transfer lamb to cutting board. Cover with foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Cut lamb into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Arrange on platter and serve.

TagsLeg of Lamb Lamb Meat Main Dinner Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free Keto Grilling Food Processor Bon Appétit

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