Spicy Grilled Lamb

Name: Spicy Grilled Lamb
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz. jar Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup cooking oil; 2 Tbsp. dry red wine; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp. dried rosemary; 1 tsp. dried basil; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1/4 tsp. pepper; leg of lamb, boned and butterflied

Prep: 75 min Cook: 50 min Cuisine: Mediterranean

Juicy, tender lamb marinated in a spicy mustard mixture, then grilled to perfection. This flavorful dish suits gatherings and outdoor cookouts, offering bold herb and garlic notes.

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Ingredients

8 oz. jar Dijon mustard ⓘ
1/2 cup cooking oil ⓘ
2 Tbsp. dry red wine ⓘ
2 cloves garlic, minced ⓘ
1 tsp. dried rosemary ⓘ
1 tsp. dried basil ⓘ
1/2 tsp. dried oregano ⓘ
1/2 tsp. dried thyme ⓘ
1/4 tsp. pepper ⓘ
leg of lamb, boned and butterflied ⓘ

Instructions

Combine Dijon mustard, cooking oil, red wine, minced garlic, dried rosemary, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, and pepper in a bowl.
Place the boned and butterflied leg of lamb in a shallow dish.
Spread the mustard mixture evenly over the lamb.
Cover and marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
Grill the lamb over medium coals for 50 minutes to 1 hour, turning frequently, until done.
Do not overcook the lamb.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

537 kcal 27% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.7g 25% DV

Total Fat 37.7g 48% DV

Carbs 42.7g 16% DV

Fiber 20g 72% DV

Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 238.5mg 10% DV

Potassium 870mg 19% DV

Cholesterol 18.3mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 322.5mcg 36% DV

Vitamin C 77.6mg 86% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 668mg 51% DV

Iron 17.6mg 98% DV

Diet fit High-fiber

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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).