Greek Style Roasted Leg of Lamb Recipe With Lemon

One of my favorite meals ever is a Greek-style roasted leg of lamb recipe with lemon. It’s a combination of robust Greek flavors, juicy red meat, and fall-off-the-bone succulence. Featuring aromatics reminiscent of a Hellenic bistro, this recipe will transport your tastebuds to the Aegean Coast, without having to leave home.

We are starting this thoroughly Greek recipe off by scoring the fat of the lamb, and then rubbing it down with a mix of extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, oregano, and fresh lemon juice. From there, we slow roast the lamb until the fat is crisp and golden, and the meat lusciously juicy. Fresh from the oven, this leg of lamb is perfect as the centerpiece of an Easter dinner, as a Sunday roast spread.

Now, let’s get to it.

Greek Style Roasted Leg of Lamb Recipe With LemonPhoto byLiving the Gourmet

Ingredients

• 4 1/4 lb. bone-in leg of lamb

For the Rub:

• 3 tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 3 tbs. olive oil
• 4-5 cloves of garlic
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. dried oregano
• 2 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients for the rub in a bullet of a food processor and process.
2. Score the fat part of the lamb, about a 1/4-inch deep, and rub the mixture all over the lamb.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
4. Place the lamb in the oven for about 20 minutes per pound timing. Time the cooking time a little less, such as 18 minutes per pound for a less well-done lamb.
5. Let the cooked lamb rest for about 15 minutes before slicing.

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