Oven-Roasted Mediterranean Lamb with Lemon and Garlic

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Succulent lamb roasted with bright lemon and aromatic garlic, infused with Mediterranean herbs for a rich, tender dish. This Mediterranean-inspired Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs bone-in lamb leg, garlic cloves, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 15 min Cook: 80 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Mince 6 garlic cloves finely and mix with 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 2 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create a marinade.
  2. Step 2: Rub the marinade all over the surface of the 3 lb bone-in lamb leg, making sure to cover evenly. Place the lamb on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan.
  3. Step 3: Roast the lamb in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 135°F for medium-rare. Baste the lamb with pan juices halfway through cooking.
  4. Step 4: Remove the lamb from the oven and tent loosely with foil; let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with pan juices drizzled over.

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