Slow-Roasted Mediterranean Lamb Shoulder with Herb Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Succulent lamb shoulder slow-roasted with garlic and rosemary, served with a fresh parsley and mint herb sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 200 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 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 lamb shoulder
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 6 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for sauce)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Rub 3 lbs lamb shoulder with 3 tbsp olive oil, 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Place in a roasting pan.
2. Step 2: Roast lamb shoulder uncovered for 3 hours, basting every hour with its own juices, until meat is tender and pulls apart easily.
3. Step 3: While lamb roasts, combine 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, and 2 tbsp olive oil in a bowl. Stir until smooth and refrigerate.
4. Step 4: Remove lamb from oven and let rest covered with foil for 15 minutes before slicing.
5. Step 5: Serve slices of lamb drizzled with the chilled herb sauce for a refreshing contrast.