Castilian Roasted Lamb With Rosemary And Garlic

Castilian Roasted Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic is a classic dish from the Castilian-Leonese cuisine, known for its simple yet flavorful preparation.

Castilian Roasted Lamb With Rosemary And Garlic

Ingredients

  • 1 3-4 pound leg of lamb
  • 6 cloves of garlic, sliced
  • 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Make small incisions all over the lamb and insert the sliced garlic and rosemary sprigs into the incisions.
  3. Rub the lamb with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the lamb on a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare or 160°F (71°C) for medium.
  5. Let the lamb rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
2g
Fat
27g

Supplies

Roasting pan Meat thermometer

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Castilian Roasted Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic with a side of roasted vegetables and a glass of red wine.

Tips & tricks

For a more intense flavor, marinate the lamb with the garlic, rosemary, and olive oil for a few hours before roasting.

Cost

$25