Barbecued Marinated Lamb Leg

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 3
Barbecued Marinated Lamb Leg, the perfect recipe for your next summer BBQ party
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

4 hours 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tablespoon paprika
1 large lemon , juiced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 kg leg of lamb , boned and butterflied
olive oil flavored cooking spray
3/4 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
1/2 cup stuffed green olive , chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 small lemon , juiced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
367
Sugar
2g
Fat
25g
Barbecued Marinated Lamb Leg is a delicious and easy recipe that is perfect for a summer BBQ party. The marinade made with garlic, paprika, lemon juice, and olive oil is a perfect combination that brings out the natural flavors of the lamb. The smell of the lamb cooking on the barbecue grill is enough to make your mouth water. The olive mayonnaise on the side is a perfect complement to the lamb, adding a zesty tang to the dish. This recipe is easy to prepare, even if you don't have much experience cooking lamb. Just make sure you have a good quality barbecue grill and some cooking spray, and you're ready to go.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, combine crushed garlic, paprika, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix well.
2.Place the lamb in a large dish and rub the marinade mixture over the lamb.
3.Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
4.Preheat the barbecue grill.
5.Remove the lamb from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
6.Spray the lamb with olive oil flavored cooking spray and place on the hot grill.
7.Grill for around 10 minutes each side, or until cooked to your liking
8.In the meantime, mix mayonnaise, stuffed green olive, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 small lemon juice together.
9.Serve the barbecued lamb leg with the olive mayonnaise on the side.

PROS

Barbecued Marinated Lamb Leg is a perfect recipe for a summer BBQ party with friends and family.

The marinade gives the lamb a juicy and tender texture, full of flavor.

The olive mayonnaise dip is perfect for the lamb, adding an extra layer of flavor.

CONS

Lamb can be a fatty meat.
It is important to trim away any visible fat before marinating and cooking.

Lamb can be expensive, so it might not be the most affordable meat to choose for a BBQ party.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is an excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamin B12, and zinc.
Marinating the lamb leg in olive oil can also provide some heart-healthy benefits by lowering bad (LDL) cholesterol levels.

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