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.
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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make small incisions all over the lamb and insert the sliced garlic and rosemary sprigs into the incisions.
- Rub the lamb with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 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.
- 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