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Roasted Butterflied Leg of Lamb

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Description

For large gatherings like Passover and Easter, this butterflied leg of lamb is the roast of choice, and arranged on a platter garnished with herbs, it makes a stunning centerpiece. Buying leg of lamb butterflied from the butcher will leave you time to socialize while it is slow-roasting without worrying about uneven cooking.

Ingredient:

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 (8-pound) leg of lamb, boned and butterflied to an even thickness, most fat removed
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ½ cup minced fresh parsley, cilantro, or mint