Directions:
- Finely grate the rind off all 3 lemons, then juice the lemons.
- Combine oil, lemon rind and juice, garlic, oregano, nutmeg and salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
- Using a sharp knife butterfly the lamb legs so they open out flat.
- Place lamb into ceramic dishes and pour the marinade evenly over each piece, rub the marinade all over the lamb.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to cook, remove the meat from the marinade, keep the marinade.
- Preheat a greased BBQ to high heat.
- Add both the lamb legs and cook each side 3 minutes to seal.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Cover BBQ with the hood or a large roasting pan if your BBQ doesn't have a hood.
- Cook for 20 minutes each side for medium done.
- Baste with marinade every 10 minutes.
- Remove lamb from the heat and cover to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with plenty of tzatziki, Greek bread, Barbecued spring vegetables (Barbecued Spring Vegetables) and Feta Roast Potatoes (Feta Roast Potatoes).
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 628.21 Kcal (2630 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 463.62 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 51.51g | 79% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 141.8mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 648.45mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbs | 5.44g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 0.82g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.68g | 11% | |
| Protein | 34.7g | 69% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 107.9mg | 11% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 267.41 Kcal (1120 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 197.35 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 21.93g | 79% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 56.19mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 60.36mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 276.03mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.31g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 0.35g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.14g | 11% | |
| Protein | 14.77g | 69% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 46mg | 11% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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