Lemon-Thyme Roasted Lamb with Garlic and Shallots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

Succulent lamb leg roasted with fresh lemon, thyme, garlic, and shallots, creating a fragrant and flavorful centerpiece. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 125 minutes, pairs bone-in leg of lamb, fresh lemon juice, fresh thyme sprigs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs bone-in leg of lamb
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs
• 6 cloves, sliced garlic cloves
• 4 medium, halved shallots
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Place 3 lbs bone-in leg of lamb in a roasting pan. Use a sharp knife to make 12 small slits all over the lamb and insert 6 sliced garlic cloves and 4 thyme sprigs evenly into the slits.
3. Step 3: Arrange 4 halved shallots around the lamb in the pan. Brush the lemon and olive oil mixture generously over the lamb and shallots.
4. Step 4: Roast uncovered for 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices, until internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with the roasted shallots and pan drippings.