Herb Roasted Lamb with Roasted Asparagus

Note: This was originally published in May 2010

So far I’ve felt very lucky that I chose Simply in Season to cook through. Julie from Julie & Julia had much more complicated recipes and expensive ingredients. And then . . . the spring lamb recipes are here. Ironically enough, even though lamb is associated with spring, the farm where I usually get it is low as they butcher in the fall.

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2 lbs leg of lamb
1/2 tsp garlic (slivered)
1 1/2 Tbs soy sauce
1 Tbs oil
2 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 tsp fresh marjoram
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 bay leaf

1. Trim leg of lamb of excess fat, cut slits in meat and insert garlic slivers with tip of knife.

2. Combine remaining ingredients and rub mixture thoroughly over the roast and into the meat. Place on a rack in a roasting pan and roast uncovered at 350F. Roast 20-25 minutes per pound. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. (Note: DH grilled this in his Smoker/Roaster/Grill Thing. That worked very well and added a nice smoky flavor. He also made the asparagus since the grill was already in use. Gotta love when DH makes dinner!)

Servings: 4

Roasted Asparagus

Layer 1 pound of asparagus spears in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with 3-4 cloves of garlic (minced) and drizzle with oil. Bake in preheated oven at 400F or grill. It takes 5 minutes on the grill, a bit longer in the oven. If using the oven method, shake every few minutes.

The Verdict: The lamb was divine! Such a nice flavor, enhanced by the smoker. The asparagus was a perfect accompaniment. I had originally intended to also make some roasted potatoes, but didn’t have enough left. The lamb and asparagus were satisfying on their own with a glass of wine.

Nutrition Facts for the Lamb
Serving size: 1/4 of a recipe (8.5 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated by Living Cookbook Recipe Management Software

Amount Per Serving
Calories 464.31
Calories From Fat (53%) 246.27
% Daily Value
Total Fat 27.43g 42%
Saturated Fat 10.2g 51%
Cholesterol 136.08mg 45%
Sodium 920.68mg 38%
Potassium 849.78mg 24%
Total Carbohydrates 1.62g <1%
Fiber 0.56g 2%
Sugar 0.15g
Protein 49.98g 100%

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