Roast Lamb
Roasting lamb is just as easy, if not easier than roasting a chicken. Seriously, all you need to do is rub lamb shoulder with a mixture of fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil and throw it in the oven for an hour or so. Bonus points if you roast the meat on top of a bed of potatoes. (And why wouldn't you?)
In case you're wondering, the twine isn't super necessary, but it does keep the meat looking really pretty. Just do it. It's a simple step that takes 10 seconds, and it'll make you look like a superstar during your dinner party.
What should you serve with this? Since you already have your meat and carbs covered, all you really need is a veggie side. We suggest roasted asparagus or honey-glazed carrots.
- Yields:
- 4 - 6 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 15 mins
- Total Time:
- 1 hr 30 mins
Ingredients
- 900 g
boneless lamb shoulder roast, tied with butcher's twine
- 4
cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp.
freshly chopped rosemary
- 2 tsp.
fresh thyme leaves
- 3 tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
salt
Freshly ground black pepper
- 900 g
baby potatoes, halved if large
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 240ºC (220ºC fan) and place oven rack in lower third of oven. In a small bowl, mix together garlic, rosemary, thyme, and 1 tablespoon oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Rub all over lamb.
- Step 2 In a 23 x 33cm baking dish, toss potatoes with remaining oil and season with more salt and pepper. Place lamb on top of potatoes and roast until internal temperature reaches 60ºC, about 1 hour.
- Step 3 Let rest 15 minutes, remove twine, then slice roast and serve.
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