Grilled marinated leg of lamb for a delicious feast

Ingredients for Grilled marinated leg of lamb

• 120 ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 60 ml fresh lemon juice

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 15 ml dried oregano (preferably Greek), crumbled

• 10 g salt

• 5 g black pepper

• 2 kg butterflied boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of fat

• 3 metal skewers, 25–30 cm

• 1 large heavy-duty sealable plastic bag (optional)

How to make Grilled marinated leg of lamb

1. Combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a sealable cling film bag. Add the lamb and seal the bag, pressing out any air. Turn the bag to coat the lamb well, then place it in a shallow baking tray and marinate in the fridge for at least 8 hours, turning the bag occasionally.

2. Bring the lamb to room temperature for about 1 hour before grilling.

3. Prepare the grill for cooking over direct heat using medium-hot charcoal or moderate heat for a gas grill; refer to the Grilling Procedure for guidance.

4. Remove the lamb from the marinade and discard the marinade. Thread 3 or 4 skewers lengthwise through the lamb, spacing them about 5 cm apart.

5. Grill the lamb on a lightly oiled grill rack, covering only if using a gas grill. Turn the lamb occasionally and move it around on the grill if necessary to avoid flare-ups, until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 50–54 °C for medium-rare, approximately 8–14 minutes total.

6. Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and carefully remove the skewers. Allow the lamb to rest, loosely covered with foil, for 20 minutes (the internal temperature will rise to about 57 °C during this time).

7. Slice the lamb across the grain and serve.

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