Roast Lamb with Lemon Thyme
Simple to prepare zesty roast leg of lamb with parsnips and leeks.
prep time
10 mins
cook time
1 hour 30 minutes
serves
6 people
To Cook Medium: 25 minutes per 450g/1lb plus 25 minutes
To Cook Well Done: 30 minutes per 450g/1lb plus 30 minutes
Energy
457kcal
Fat
20.7g
Saturates
6g
Carbs
14.6g
Sugars
6.3g
Fibre
6.4g
Protein
49.2g
Salt
0.8g
Ingredients
- 1.3kg/3lb lean lamb leg joint
- Salt and freshly milled black pepper
- 30ml/2tbsp olive oil
- Peeled zest of 2 lemons, cut into small pieces
- Large bunch lemon thyme
- 450g/1lb small leeks, cut into chunks
- 450g/1lb medium parsnips, peeled and cut in half lengthways
For the gravy
- :15ml/1tbsp plain flour
- 150ml/¼pint white wine
- 600ml/1pint good, hot lamb stock
Method
- Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4-5, 180-190°C, 350-375°F.
- Place the joint on a chopping board, make several slits over the joint, season well and rub with the olive oil.
- Mix together the lemon zest and thyme and stuff into the slits of the joint. Place on a rack in a non-stick roasting tin and open roast in a preheated oven for the calculated cooking time, basting occasionally with any lamb juices.
- During the last 40 minutes of cooking add the leeks and parsnips to the base of the tin with a little stock and position the joint on top.
- Remove the lamb and vegetables from the tin, wrap loosely with foil and keep warm.
- To make the gravy: spoon off any excess fat from the tin and discard. Place the tin over a medium heat and sprinkle over the flour. Stir well with a small whisk or spoon, add a little stock and stir again, scraping the base of the pan to release any sediment.
- Add the remaining stock, adjust the seasoning, bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently for 8-10 minutes or until thickened to a well-flavoured gravy. Strain before serving, if required.
- Serve with roast or mashed potatoes.
