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Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Tomato-Fennel Vinaigrette Recipe

Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Tomato-Fennel Vinaigrette Recipe

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Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Tomato-Fennel Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

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9 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
2 anchovy fillets, minced
2 tsp fennel seeds
2 tsp coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 (4- to 5-lb) butterflied leg of lamb , trimmed of excess fat and sinew
1 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1 lb tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup kalamata or nicoise olives, pitted, finely chopped
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
coarse kosher salt
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Directions:

For lamb: Combine minced garlic, chopped rosemary, minced anchovies, fennel seeds, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper in small bowl or in mortar with pestle. Using sturdy wooden spoon or pestle, mash mixture into paste. Mix in extra-virgin olive oil. Rub paste thoroughly over both sides of lamb. Place lamb in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Let lamb stand at room temperature 1 hour before grilling.
For vinaigrette: Stir fennel seeds in small dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly darker in color, about 2 minutes. Transfer to medium saucepan. Add tomatoes, olives, and vinegar. Stir in oil; season with salt and ground black pepper. Set aside.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place lamb on grill rack. Cover barbecue and open vents; grill lamb until instant-read thermometer inserted into meat registers 130°F for medium-rare, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes. Transfer lamb to cutting board; let rest 10 minutes. Place saucepan with vinaigrette on slightly cooler part of barbecue and heat just until warm, about 5 minutes. Stir in thinly sliced basil leaves.
Cut lamb crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Transfer to platter. Spoon vinaigrette over and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	565.18 Kcal (2366 kJ)
Calories from fat	368.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.95g	63%
Sodium	240.8mg	10%
Potassium	140.67mg	3%
Total Carbs	5.65g	2%
Sugars	1.39g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	4%
Protein	0.79g	2%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	13%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	21.7mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	183.62 Kcal (769 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.31g	63%
Sodium	78.23mg	10%
Potassium	45.7mg	3%
Total Carbs	1.83g	2%
Sugars	0.45g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.3g	4%
Protein	0.26g	2%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	13%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	7.1mg	2%

* 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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