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Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb with Asparagus and Mint Chimichurri (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb with Asparagus and Mint Chimichurri (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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9 cloves garlic, 7 minced and 2 whole
3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 (6-lb) boneless leg of lamb
2 lb asparagus, trimmed
2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 cups fresh mint leaves

Directions:

1. Stir together the 7 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a large bowl. Rub the marinade all over the lamb in a bowl, then truss tightly and marinate at least 3 hours in the refrigerator.
2. Preheat a grill for direct and indirect cooking over a medium-heat fire. Grill the lamb over direct heat until nicely charred, about 8 minutes per side, turning often. Then move to indirect heat, cover, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 125 degrees F for medium-rare, about 50 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes.
3. Toss the asparagus with the 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill the asparagus until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
4. Pulse the remaining 2 whole garlic cloves in a food processor with the parsley, mint, the remaining 1/2 cup oil, the remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Serve the lamb, sliced, with the asparagus and chimichurri sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3343.71 Kcal (13999 kJ)
Calories from fat	2426.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	269.64g	415%
Cholesterol	299.38mg	100%
Sodium	554.18mg	23%
Potassium	6695.43mg	142%
Total Carbs	108.25g	36%
Sugars	23.27g	93%
Dietary Fiber	69.6g	278%
Protein	100.47g	201%
Vitamin C	411.9mg	687%
Vitamin A	23.7mg	789%
Iron	2874.2mg	15968%
Calcium	1440.3mg	144%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	146.64 Kcal (614 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.83g	415%
Cholesterol	13.13mg	100%
Sodium	24.3mg	23%
Potassium	293.63mg	142%
Total Carbs	4.75g	36%
Sugars	1.02g	93%
Dietary Fiber	3.05g	278%
Protein	4.41g	201%
Vitamin C	18.1mg	687%
Vitamin A	1mg	789%
Iron	126mg	15968%
Calcium	63.2mg	144%

* 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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