Orange Blossom Leg of Lamb
This meal gives new meaning to the "orange blossom special."
Ingredients
- 5 - 6 lbs lamb leg, boneless and butterflied
- 2 green onions, 3" of green left on, thinly sliced on the diagonal for garnish
- Orange Blossom Marinade3 Tbs olive oil
- 1 Tbs orange zest, finely grated
- 6 Tbs orange juice
- 3 Tbs orange marmalade
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Directions
- In small pan, combine orange blossom marinade ingredients over low heat until the marmalade has melted.
- Place the lamb in a large bowl and coat with the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours, or overnight, turning the lamb occasionally so that it is well coated.
- To Grill:Cook lamb over medium-hot coals.
- Oil grill to prevent sticking.
- Grill 4 inches over coals for 40 to 50 minutes, turning every 15 minutes. Grill to desired degree of doneness: 145ºF for medium-rare, 160ºF for medium, or 170ºF for well.
- To Broil:Cook lamb 4 inches from heat source for 50 to 60 minutes, turning it every 15 minutes.
- Broil to desired degree of doneness: 145ºF for medium-rare, 160ºF for medium, or 170ºF for well.
- Remove the lamb to a carving board, cover lightly with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. Internal temperature will rise approximately 10 degrees.
- Slice the meat thinly on the diagonal and arrange on a serving platter.
- Sprinkle with green onion.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 305
Calories from Fat 107 (35%)
(18%)Total Fat 12g
(18%)Saturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
(40%)Cholesterol 121mg
(9%)Sodium 218mg
(18%)Potassium 636mg
Total Carbohydrate 8g
(1%)Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 7g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(78%)Protein 39g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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