Garlicky Leg of Lamb with Yogurt Sauce

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 16

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

1 (6-pound) bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed

10 garlic cloves, halved

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

cooking spray

1 cup plain 2% reduced-fat greek yogurt

1/4 cup diced english cucumber

1/4 cup diced plum tomato

1/4 cup diced red onion

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 garlic clove, minced

Directions:

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Cut 20 (3/4-inch-deep) slits in lamb. Press 1 garlic half into each slit. Rub lamb with lemon mixture. Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 5 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 450°.
3. Sprinkle lamb with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place lamb on a wire rack coated with cooking spray; place rack in a roasting pan. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes. Bake lamb at 450° for 20 minutes.
4. Reduce oven temperature to 375° (do not remove lamb).
5. Bake an additional 55 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 130°. Let stand for 15 minutes; cut across the grain into slices.
6. Combine yogurt and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Serve with lamb.

By RecipeOfHealth.com