Slow-Cooked Mediterranean Lamb Shoulder with Herb Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

A tender lamb shoulder slow-cooked with Mediterranean spices, served with a fresh herb sauce to brighten the rich flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs lamb shoulder, garlic cloves, dried oregano 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 lamb shoulder
• 6, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. In a small bowl, combine 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to make a marinade.
2. Step 2: Rub the 3 lbs lamb shoulder thoroughly with the marinade, then place in a roasting pan and cover tightly with foil.
3. Step 3: Slow-cook the lamb in the oven for 3 hours until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare the herb sauce by mixing 1/2 cup Greek yogurt with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint; season with a pinch of salt.
5. Step 5: Serve the lamb shredded with a generous dollop of the fresh herb sauce.