Roast Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Coriander, Cumin, and Mustard Seeds | America's Test Kitchen

Roast Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Coriander, Cumin, and Mustard Seeds | America's Test Kitchen

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Roast leg of lamb can be difficult—it cooks unevenly and is hard to both flavor and carve. We take another approach: Leave out the bone and bring on the bloom (of spices, that is).

Keywords

  • Lamb
  • Roasts
  • Easter
  • Main Courses
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Ingredients

  • 1 (6- to 8 pound) butterflied leg of lamb
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 shallots, sliced thin
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds and smashed
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 (2-inch) strips lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper

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