American Lamb

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Grilled Citrus Butterflied Leg of American Lamb

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.