Lamb Roast with Chimichurri
With Mazola® Canola Olive Oil Blend
SERVING SIZE
4-6 SERVINGS
TOTAL TIME
1 HOUR 20 MINUTES
SKILL LEVEL
BEGINNER
Ingredients:
- 1 cup parsley, fresh , chopped
- 1 cup mint, fresh, chopped
- 3/4 cup Mazola® Canola Olive Oil Blend
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 teaspoon salt, divided
- 2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 4 pounds lamb shoulder
Instructions:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine parsley, mint, oil, lemon juice, garlic , crushed red pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. This is your chimichurri.
- Season the lamb with remaining salt and black pepper. Rub half of the chimichurri over the lamb. Marinate for 6 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove lamb from refrigerator and wipe off excess marinade. Place the lamb in a roasting pan.
- Roast the lamb in the upper third of the oven, for 50 to 60 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the roast registers 145°F for medium-rare. Transfer the roast to a carving board and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Serve with the remaining chimichurri on the side.
