Herb-Roasted Spring Lamb with Garlic and Mint

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Juicy spring lamb shoulder roasted with fresh garlic, mint, and rosemary, celebrating the flavors of Passover with tender, aromatic meat. This Middle Eastern-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 210 minutes, pairs lamb shoulder, bone-in, garlic cloves, sliced, fresh mint leaves, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 180 min Serves 6 Middle Eastern cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs lamb shoulder, bone-in
5 garlic cloves, sliced
3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Using a small knife, make 10-12 small slits all over 3 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder and insert 5 sliced garlic cloves evenly into the slits.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 4 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp lemon zest.
Step 3: Rub this herb and oil mixture all over the lamb shoulder, coating it thoroughly.
Step 4: Place the lamb in a roasting pan and pour 1 cup water into the bottom of the pan to create steam and keep the meat moist.
Step 5: Roast uncovered for 3 hours, basting every 45 minutes with pan juices, until the lamb is tender and cooked to your preferred doneness.
Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.