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    Rosemary Grilled Leg of Lamb for Easter or Passover

    Published: Apr 15, 2014 ยท Modified: Apr 15, 2025 by Audrey ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Herb and Garlic Marinated Grilled Leg of Lamb is an easy but special dish perfect for your Easter or Passover celebrations.

    This marvelous herb marinated Grilled Leg of Lamb cooks in about 40 minutes on the grill, freeing up the oven for the desserts and sides. And it is so moist and delicious even lamb haters enjoy it.

    grilled lamb with rosemary

    My mother was never a big fan of lamb. But she skillfully hid that fact from her grandmother-in-law and mother-in-law for decades. Her hostesses never noticed she didn't touch the lamb at Easter dinner.

    When my parents took over the Easter dinner hosting duties for the family, they came up with this Grilled Leg of Lamb recipe which she really enjoyed.

    Plus, my Dad did the grilling so it also split up the cooking duties.

    Tips for Grilled Leg of Lamb

    If possible, get your butcher to butterfly the lamb for you. Otherwise, study this video over at BBC Good Food.

    The recipe calls for dried herbs, but use fresh if you have it. Use twice as much fresh as dried. And whether using fresh or dried, crushing the herbs a bit in your hands will help release the oils in the leaves and increase the flavor.

    How to Oven Roast Leg of Lamb

    If it is still too cold on Passover or Easter to cook this outdoors on the grill, you can modify the method to roast in the oven:

    • Preheat oven to 450 degrees
    • Place the marinated lamb on a roasting pan.
    • Roast for 10 minutes at 450 degrees
    • Reduce heat to 400 degrees and cook until the thickest part of the lamb reaches 145 degrees, about 30-40 minutes.
    • Tent with foil and let rest 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

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    grilled lamb with rosemary

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    Ingredients
     

    • 3 ยฝ - 4 pounds leg of lamb, deboned and butterflied
    • 2 tablespoons dried rosemary (or oregano or tarragon)
    • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
    • ยฝ cup olive oil
    • ยฝ cup red wine vinegar or lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ยฝ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Remove bone and butterfly a fresh leg of lamb or have the butcher do it for you.
    • Mix herbs, garlic, oil, vinegar or lemon juice, salt and pepper and place in heavy zip to lock plastic bag with the lamb. Work with your hands a few minutes to make sure all of the lamb is coated in marinade.
    • Refrigerate and allow to marinate overnight, turning at least once.
    • When ready to cook, remove lamb from refrigerator while preheating the gas or charcoal grill.
    • Grill over the flame for 5 minutes per side then over indirect heat. Turn and baste with marinade frequently, about 30 to 35 minutes until browned and done to your taste (an internal temperature of 140-145ยฐ for medium rare, 150ยฐ for medium).
    • Remove from heat and place on a cutting board covered in foil. Let rest 20 minutes. Slice and serve immediately.

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    1. Chellie

      March 06, 2016 at 5:15 pm

      Audrey, the herbs on this lamb sound delicious. I admit, I'm not the biggest fan of lamb, but I'll have to try it again. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for sharing on FTAF!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        March 07, 2016 at 6:14 pm

        Marinating in fresh herbs and grilling makes all the difference!

    2. Marilyn

      March 17, 2016 at 4:13 pm

      Thank you for sharing at Recipe Sharing Party. Pinned and Yummed I am so glad you shared!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        March 21, 2016 at 11:35 am

        Thanks, Marilyn! I love the party!

      • Audrey

        March 21, 2016 at 11:36 am

        Thanks, Marilyn! I love the party.

    3. Christie

      April 16, 2023 at 5:16 am

      I've never grilled our lamb for Easter. I might have to try that next year. Depending on the weather, of course.

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