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Garlic & Rosemary Roast Leg of Lamb

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List of Ingredients



• 6 Tbsp (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  
• 6 large garlic cloves
  
• 1/3 cup fresh rosemary leaves (or 3 Tbsp dried)
  
• 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1 tsp pepper
  
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  
• 2 lemons, thinly sliced
  
• Fresh rosemary sprigs and lemon wedges, for garnish
  






Instructions



1. Position rack in lowest third of oven and preheat to 350 degrees (F).
   
   
2. Combine first 7 ingredients in processor; blend until smooth.
   
   
3. Place lemon slices on bottom of roasting pan forming a rectangle the same size as the lamb. Rub butter mixture evenly over lamb; place lamb atop the lemon slices.
   
   
4. Roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat reads 135 degrees for medium-rare (about 2 hours) or to desired degree of doneness. Let roast stand 15 minutes.
   
   Transfer to a platter and garnish with sprigs of rosemary and lemon wedges.
   
   Makes 6 servings.