Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Greek Herbs and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

Juicy lamb shoulder slow-roasted with a fragrant blend of Greek herbs and garlic for a tender, aromatic main course. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 230 minutes, pairs lamb shoulder, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 540 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
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 6, sliced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup white wine

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Pat dry 3 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder and make 12 small incisions with a sharp knife.
2. Step 2: Insert 6 sliced garlic cloves into the incisions evenly. Rub the entire lamb shoulder with 4 tbsp olive oil.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Rub the herb mixture all over the lamb, pressing it into the meat.
5. Step 5: Place the lamb in a roasting pan and pour 1/2 cup white wine around it.
6. Step 6: Roast uncovered for 3 to 3.5 hours, basting every hour with the pan juices, until the meat is tender and falls apart easily.
7. Step 7: Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving with the pan drippings.