Description
A delicious and aromatic roasted lamb dish inspired by Turkish cuisine, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lamb shoulder, bone-in
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to form a paste.
- Rub the spice paste all over the lamb, ensuring it is well coated. Place the lamb in a roasting pan and pour the lemon juice over it.
- Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, remove the foil and continue roasting for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the lamb is tender and the internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium-rare.
- Once done, remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with yogurt on the side and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the spice paste.
- You can also substitute the lamb shoulder with leg of lamb for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg