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grilled butterflied leg of lamb on white plate

Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb

A flavorful, juicy grilled lamb dish marinated in citrus, garlic, and herbs, then perfectly grilled for a bold and zesty taste.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: BBQ
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 504kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 4-5 lbs Boneless leg of lamb
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Lime Juice
  • ¼ cup Orange Juice
  • 5-6 Garlic Cloves
  • 4-5 Oregano Leaves
  • 1 tablespoon kosher Salt

Instructions

  • Make Marinade
  • Place marinade ingredients in a blender and pulse until mix is roughly blended.
  • Alternatively and preferred - make a paste with the garlic, salt, and oregano by grinding using a mortar and pestle.
  • Place paste in a bowl. Add the lime and orange juices plus the ground cumin and mix well.
  • Place lamb in a large ziplock bag. Add the marinade. Remove as much air out of the bag as possible then seal and refrigerate 4 hours or preferably overnight.
  • Grill Lamb
  • Pre-heat grill for direct cooking over high heat.
  • Remove lamb from the refrigerator. Remove lamb from the marinade mixture and allow to reach room temperature. Pat dry the lamb.
  • Place the lamb directly over the heat and grill 6-10 minutes per side (lid closed) depending on temperature and thickness of the lamb. Allow for more cooking time the thicker the lamb. I like medium rare for this which is an internal temperature of about 130 degrees F if you're using a meat thermometer which I recommend.
  • Remove from the grill. Cover lightly with aluminum foil and allow to cool for five minutes or so. I serve this with the reserved marinade that I reduce in a saucepan. Alternatively you can add a little lemon zest or lemon juice crushed red pepper flakes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 1923mg | Potassium: 903mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 6mg
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