Directions:
- In a large bowl combine the 1/2 cup lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Whisk well.
- Place lamb in a shallow baking dish and cover with marinade, turning to coat.
- Marinate for 3 hours or overnight, turning a few times.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Remove lamb and place on a roasting rack over a baking dish.
- Cook for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue cooking for another 40 minutes.
- Test for desired doneness.
- Remove lamb from oven, sprinkle reserved lemon juice over cooked meat, wrap in foil and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 281.75 Kcal (1180 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 228.92 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 25.44g | 39% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 37.42mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 912.94mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 216.58mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.73g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.67g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.85g | 3% | |
| Protein | 10.01g | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.4mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 40.4mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 290.24 Kcal (1215 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 235.82 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 26.2g | 39% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 38.55mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 940.44mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 223.1mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.84g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.69g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.87g | 3% | |
| Protein | 10.31g | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.6mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 41.6mg | 4% | |
* 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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