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Grilled Marinated Lamb

Boneless leg of lamb marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic, and rosemary, then grilled to medium and rested before slicing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon zested
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 pound boneless leg of lamb

Instructions

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl whisk together 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, the zest of 1/2 lemon, the juice of 1 lemon, 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons minced rosemary, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until combined.
  • Pour the marinade into a large 2-gallon zip-top bag (or a large marinating bucket). Add the 5-pound boneless leg of lamb, seal the bag, and move the lamb around in the bag so it is fully coated with the marinade.
  • Place the sealed bag in a 9x13-inch baking dish and refrigerate. The dish will catch any leaks. Refrigerate the lamb in the marinade for at least 8 hours.
  • When you are ready to cook, remove the lamb from the refrigerator and leave it at room temperature for about 1 hour while you preheat the grill to medium heat.
  • Remove the lamb from the bag and allow excess marinade to drip off. Pat the lamb dry with paper towels if you prefer a better sear.
  • Grill the lamb over medium heat, turning as needed, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 130°F for medium doneness.
  • Transfer the lamb to a platter, loosely tent with foil, and let it rest for at least 15 minutes to retain juices.
  • After resting, slice the lamb against the grain and serve.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 2-gallon zip-top bag
  • marinating bucket
  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Grill
  • Meat Thermometer
  • platter
  • Foil
  • Paper Towels

Notes

Marinate the lamb at least 8 hours and bring it to room temperature for about 1 hour before grilling.