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Grilled Lemon and Garlic Leg of Lamb with Coriander Chutney

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 16 as part of a buffet

Ingredients

two 7- to 8-pound legs of lamb, trimmed of excess fat, boned, and butterflied by butcher (each 4 to 4 3/4 pounds boneless)
1 cup fresh lemon juice
12 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh rosemary leaves
3 tablespoons coarse salt
1 cup olive oil
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Garnish: fresh herb sprigs
Accompaniment:coriander chutney

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put each leg of lamb into a large sealable plastic bag, folding meat if necessary.

    Step 2

    In a bowl whisk together remaining ingredients and divide between bags. Seal bags, pressing out excess air, and stack in a shallow baking pan. Marinate lamb, chilled, turning it once or twice, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.

    Step 3

    Prepare grill.

    Step 4

    Remove lamb from bags, discarding marinade, and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 8 to 12 minutes on each side (medium-rare for thin parts of meat and rare for thicker parts). (Alternatively, lamb may be broiled 3 to 4 inches from heat.) Cool lamb to room temperature. Lamb may be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled, wrapped well. Slice lamb thin and arrange on a platter. Bring lamb to cool room temperature, its surface covered with plastic wrap.

  2. Step 5

    Garnish lamb with herb sprigs and serve with chutney.

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