Slow-Roasted Lemon-Oregano Lamb Shoulder

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Juicy lamb shoulder slow-roasted with bright lemon, garlic, and fragrant oregano to tender perfection, ideal for family dinners. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 270 minutes, pairs bone-in lamb shoulder, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 255 min Serves 6 Greek cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 6 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Place the 4 lb bone-in lamb shoulder in a roasting pan. Rub the lemon-oregano marinade all over the lamb, massaging well into the meat.
  3. Step 3: Pour 1 cup water into the bottom of the pan to keep the meat moist during cooking.
  4. Step 4: Cover the pan tightly with foil and roast the lamb for 3.5 to 4 hours until the meat is fall-apart tender, basting occasionally with pan juices.
  5. Step 5: Remove foil and increase oven temperature to 425°F. Roast uncovered for an additional 15 minutes to brown and crisp the exterior.
  6. Step 6: Let the lamb rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve with roasted vegetables or warm pita.

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