BONELESS LEG OF LAMB RECIPE FOOD NETWORK RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the 1/2 cup lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Whisk well.
• Place lamb in a shallow baking dish and cover with marinade, turning to coat.
• Marinate for 3 hours or overnight, turning a few times.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Remove lamb and place on a roasting rack over a baking dish.
• Cook for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue cooking for another 40 minutes.
• Test for desired doneness.
• Remove lamb from oven, sprinkle reserved lemon juice over cooked meat, wrap in foil and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.

Steps:

• In a blender, puree the oil, onion, garlic, dill, lemon juice, zest and oregano. In a baking dish, pour the marinade over the lamb and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking. Light a grill. Scrape off the marinade and season the lamb with salt and pepper. Grill over moderate heat for 28 minutes, turning once, until medium-rare. Transfer to a surface and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice the lamb against the grain and serve.