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Greek Lemon Lamb With Potatoes Recipe

Savory Greek Lemon Lamb With Potatoes Recipe

This Greek Lemon Lamb With Potatoes Recipe delivers succulent lamb and crispy potatoes, all infused with vibrant flavors for a perfect roast.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lamb and Seasonings
  • 2.5 kg lamb shoulder, bone-in
  • 5 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 sprigs rosemary, leaves picked and roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp sea salt flakes
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 500 ml gluten-free chicken stock
  • 1 large lemon, juiced plus extra wedges to serve
Potatoes
  • 6 pieces Desiree potatoes, peeled and cut into thick wedges

Equipment

  • Roasting tin
  • sharp knife
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan-forced).
  2. Place the lamb in a roasting tin. Make incisions all over the lamb with a small sharp knife and fill with the garlic slices. Drizzle over the olive oil and season with rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper, then firmly massage the seasoning into the lamb.
  3. Pour the chicken stock into the tin and squeeze in the lemon juice. Cover the tin very tightly with a sheet of baking paper, then foil and roast for 3 hours.
  4. Remove the tin from the oven and baste the lamb with the pan juices. Add the potato wedges and season with a sprinkling of salt, cover tightly and return to the oven for 1 hour.
  5. Increase the temperature to 220°C (fan-forced). Remove the paper and foil and baste the lamb with the pan juices, then roast uncovered for another 20 minutes or until the lamb is golden brown.
  6. Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve the lamb and potatoes with the pan juices and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 38gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to swap out the rosemary for thyme or use sweet potatoes instead of Desiree potatoes. You can also add vegetables like carrots or parsnips for a colorful twist.

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