Recipe provided by | CLIMBING GRIER MOUNTAIN
Servings: 6-8 Preparation Time: 15 Minutes- 4 Hours to marinade Cook Time: 20 Minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
4 dill sprigs
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
3 to 4 lbs butterflied leg of American lamb
DIRECTIONS
In a food processor add olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt and pepper. Pulse until pureed. Next, place the leg of lamb in a Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over the lamb. Place the lamb in the fridge to set for at least 4 hours.
Next, remove the lamb from the fridge and place on the kitchen counter at least an hour before grilling. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill the lamb for about 10 minutes or each side for medium-rare. Remove the lamb from the grill and let it rest on a serving platter before slicing and serving.
