Slow-Roasted Garlic and Herb Spanish Lamb Shoulder

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

Tender lamb shoulder slowly roasted with garlic, rosemary, and smoked paprika to capture deep Spanish flavors. This Spanish-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 275 minutes, pairs lamb shoulder, garlic cloves, fresh rosemary sprigs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 lamb shoulder
• 6, sliced thin garlic cloves
• 4 fresh rosemary sprigs
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Score the fat on a 3 lb bone-in lamb shoulder in a diamond pattern and insert 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 4 fresh rosemary sprigs into the cuts.
2. Step 2: Rub 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp black pepper evenly over the lamb.
3. Step 3: Place lamb in a roasting pan and pour 1/2 cup dry white wine and 1/2 cup water into the pan.
4. Step 4: Cover tightly with foil and roast for 4 hours until the meat is fall-apart tender, basting every hour with pan juices.
5. Step 5: Remove foil and increase oven to 425°F, roast uncovered for 15 minutes to crisp the exterior before resting 20 minutes and serving.