Bon Appetit/November 2002

Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Thyme and Orange

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1-1/2 tablespoons grated orange peel 3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1-1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 4-pound boneless leg of lamb, fat well trimmed
olive oil



1 Combine thyme, orange peel, garlic, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Open lamb on rimmed baking sheet. Using small sharp knife, make twelve 1/2-inch-deep slits on each side of lamb. Fill each slit with 1/2 teaspoon thyme mixture. Rub any remaining thyme mixture over both sides of lamb. Brush lamb lightly with olive oil.
2 Preheat broiler. Broil lamb 4 inches from heat source until brown and crusty and meat thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 125 to 130 F for medium-rare, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer lamb to platter. Let stand 15 minutes. Slice thinly across grain.

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