Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 unit

boneless butterflied leg of lamb

well trimmed

0.25 cup

extra-virgin olive oil

0.25 cup

mixed chopped thyme and rosemary

chopped

1 unit

orange zest

grated

1 tbsp

fresh orange juice

8 unit

garlic cloves

minced

2.5 tsp

kosher salt

1 tsp

black pepper

1.5 cup

plain Greek yogurt

0.5 cup

basil leaves

0.25 cup

mint leaves

0.25 cup

extra-virgin olive oil

1 piece

ginger

coarsely chopped

2 unit

garlic cloves

peeled

1 unit

jalapeno

halved and seeded if desired

1 unit

scallion

trimmed

1 unit

lime zest

grated

1 tbsp

fresh lime juice

1 tsp

kosher salt

Step 1
~5 min

Pat lamb dry with paper towels and place it on a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 2
~5 min

In a bowl, combine olive oil, thyme, rosemary, orange zest and juice, minced garlic cloves, salt, and pepper.

Step 3
~5 min

Rub the mixture all over the lamb.

Step 4
~5 min

Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate overnight.

Step 5
~5 min

Prepare the sauce by blending Greek yogurt, basil leaves, mint leaves, olive oil, ginger, peeled garlic cloves, jalapeno, scallion, lime zest, and lime juice until smooth.

Step 6
~5 min

Taste the sauce and add more salt as needed.

Step 7
~5 min

Heat the grill to medium-high heat.

Step 8
~5 min

Wipe lamb with paper towels to remove most of the rub.

Step 9
~5 min

Grill the lamb until a digital thermometer reads 120°F for rare or 130°F for medium, about 6-15 minutes per side depending on thickness and desired doneness.

Step 10
~5 min

If the meat chars before it's done, move it to a cooler part of the grill to finish cooking.

Step 11
~5 min

Let the lamb rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Step 12
~5 min

Serve the sliced lamb with the spicy lime yogurt sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the lamb overnight for best flavor.

Use a digital thermometer for accurate cooking.

Let the lamb rest before slicing to retain juices.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Lamb can be marinated overnight, sauce can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with grilled vegetables

Serve with couscous or rice

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled asparagus
Roasted potatoes

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Lamb is a popular meat in Mediterranean cuisine, often served at celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Easter
Eid al-Adha

Occasion Tags

Summer BBQ
Dinner Party
Family Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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