Herb-Marinated Lamb

Name: Herb-Marinated Lamb
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5 -6 lb) leg of lamb, butterflied; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

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Ingredients

1 (5 -6 lb) leg of lamb, butterflied ⓘ
1/2 cup olive oil ⓘ
1/2 cup lemon juice ⓘ
1/4 cup onion, chopped ⓘ
3 garlic cloves, minced ⓘ
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ⓘ
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper ⓘ
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme ⓘ

Instructions

Place the leg of lamb in a nonreactive dish.
Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and thyme in a bowl and mix well. Pour over the lamb, turning to coat.
Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 10 hours, turning occasionally. Drain, reserving the marinade.
Bake the lamb in preheated 450 oven for 10 minutes per pound or until done to taste, basting with the reserved marinade occasionally.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

555 kcal 28% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.5g 23% DV

Total Fat 39.2g 50% DV

Carbs 47.1g 17% DV

Fiber 11g 39% DV

Sugar 5.2g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 587.8mg 26% DV

Potassium 769.3mg 16% DV

Cholesterol 18.3mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 70.8mcg 8% DV

Vitamin C 43.7mg 49% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 257.8mg 20% DV

Iron 9.7mg 54% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).