Unleash the Flavors: Indulgent Roasted Lamb Breast

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 2teaspoonsground cumin

  • 2teaspoonssalt

  • 1teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

  • 1teaspoondried Italian herb seasoning

  • 1teaspoonground cinnamon

  • 1teaspoonground coriander

  • 1teaspoonpaprika

  • 4poundslamb breast, separated in two pieces

  • aluminum foil

  • ½cupchopped Italian flat leaf parsley

  • cupwhite wine vinegar, more as needed

  • 1lemon, juiced

  • 2clovesgarlic, crushed

  • 1teaspoonhoney

  • ½teaspoonred pepper flakes

  • 1pinchsalt

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

  2. Whisk olive oil, cumin, salt, black pepper, Italian herb seasoning, cinnamon, coriander, and paprika in a large bowl until combined.

  3. Coat lamb breasts in spice mixture, then place fat-side-up in a roasting pan. Tightly cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until meat is tender when pierced with a fork, about 2 hours.

  5. Meanwhile, combine chopped parsley, vinegar, fresh lemon juice, garlic, honey, red pepper flakes, and salt in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.

  6. Remove meat from the oven.

  7. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  8. Remove lamb from the roasting pan and cut into 4 pieces. Place lamb pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with fat drippings from the roasting pan.

  9. Roast in the preheated oven until meat is browned and edges are crispy, about 20 minutes.

  10. Turn the oven broiler to high and brown meat until top is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Serve lamb topped with parsley-vinegar sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories622
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
45g
58%
Saturated Fat
17g
84%
Cholesterol
180mg
60%
Sodium
1302mg
57%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
3%
Dietary Fiber
3g
10%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
46g
92%
Vitamin C
32mg
36%
Calcium
99mg
8%
Iron
6mg
33%
Potassium
641mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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