Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb
Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb is a gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal recipe with 4 servings. One serving contains 567 calories, 74g of protein, and 27g of fat. For $6.52 per serving, this recipe covers 37% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from spoonacular user maplewoodroad requires leg of lamb, rosemary, coriander seeds, and lemon juice. It works well as a main course. It is perfect for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb, Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb, and Grilled Yogurt-Marinated Leg of Lamb are very similar to this recipe.
- Serves: 4
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
- Health Rating: 51.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
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leg of lamb | 1.0 | None | |
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garlic | 6.0 | cloves | None |
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coriander seeds | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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kosher salt | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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peppercorns | 2.0 | teaspoons | None |
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lemon juice | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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lemon zest | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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rosemary | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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olive oil | 3.0 | Tbsps | None |
leg of lamb
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None
garlic
Qty: 6.0
Metric: cloves
Price: None
coriander seeds
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
kosher salt
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None
peppercorns
Qty: 2.0
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
lemon juice
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None
lemon zest
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
rosemary
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None
olive oil
Qty: 3.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Start a wood or charcoal fire
Step 2: Dry and trim leg of lamb
Ingredients:
- leg of lamb
Step 3: Cut a couple slits along the meat, about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch deep
Ingredients:
- meat
Step 4: Add all dry ingredients in a mortar and grind by hand
Equipment:
- mortar and pestle
Step 5: Add lemon juice and olive oil and stir
Ingredients:
- lemon juice
- olive oil
Step 6: Pour the marinade in your hands and rub it evenly all over. Make sure you also push some into the slits.
Ingredients:
- marinade
- dry seasoning rub
Step 7: Grill over indirect heat, turning every 15 minutes or so
Equipment:
- grill
Step 8: If you like, add some apple, fig, or olive wood and create some smoke (see article)
Ingredients:
- apple
- olives
- figs
Step 9: When the meat thermometer reads 125-130°F (medium rare), remove from heat and rest, loosely covered, for about 20 minutes. Depending on the heat of your wood fire and the size of your leg of lamb, it can take anywhere from 60 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes to reach this internal temperature.
Ingredients:
- leg of lamb
- meat
Equipment:
- kitchen thermometer
Step 10: Carve and serve
Dietary Information
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 567.21 kcal | 28.36% |
| Fat | 26.91 g | 41.41% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 45.62% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.01 g | 1.34% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 2.76 g | 1.0% |
| Sugar | 0.17 g | 0.19% |
| Cholesterol | 228.51 mg | 76.17% |
| Sodium | 1967.53 mg | 85.54% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 74.04 g | 148.08% |
| Vitamin B12 | 9.64 µg | 160.67% |
| Selenium | 84.82 µg | 121.17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.32 mg | 111.62% |
| Zinc | 13.84 mg | 92.3% |
| Phosphorus | 702.25 mg | 70.23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.91 mg | 53.37% |
| Iron | 7.18 mg | 39.91% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.52 mg | 34.52% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.69 mg | 34.31% |
| Potassium | 1097.87 mg | 31.37% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.63 mg | 26.35% |
| Magnesium | 104.94 mg | 26.23% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 25.2% |
| Manganese | 0.47 mg | 23.52% |
| Folate | 85.98 µg | 21.49% |
| Vitamin E | 2.33 mg | 15.54% |
| Vitamin K | 10.0 µg | 9.52% |
| Calcium | 55.14 mg | 5.51% |
| Fiber | 1.26 g | 5.02% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1 mg | 4.97% |
