Description
Roast Lamb with Mint Chimichurri is a quick and impressive dish that combines tender, juicy lamb with a vibrant, herby chimichurri sauce. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lamb loin or leg, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Season the lamb all over with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over high heat. Sear the lamb on all sides until a nice crust forms, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the lamb until it reaches your desired doneness, about 15-20 minutes for medium-rare.
- Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- While the lamb is resting, prepare the mint chimichurri. In a food processor, combine the mint, parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but still has some texture.
- Slice the roasted lamb and serve it drizzled with the mint chimichurri sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Roast Lamb, Mint Chimichurri, Lamb Recipe