Marinated Grilled Lamb with Nectarine Tomato Salad - California Lamb
 

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Marinated Grilled Lamb with Nectarine Tomato Salad

Recipe provided by American Lamb Board courtesy of Rustic Joyful Food

Servings: 4 | Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 40 mins

Marinated grilled American lamb topped with nectarine and tomato salad on a serving platter

Directions

  1. Prior to marinating, lay lamb flat and check for even thickness. Gently slice thicker parts to create an even cooking surface.
  2. Score the fat cap.
  3. Season lamb evenly all over with spices.
  4. Rub the leg completely with yogurt. Cover and set aside.
  5. Preheat the grill or smoker to 350 degrees.
  6. While the grill is heating prepare salad by combining all ingredients. Set aside.
  7. On the grill, place marinated lamb over direct heat to sear on both sides, roughly 5-6 minutes per side.
  8. Once lamb has a nice sear, move to a cooler part of the grill to bring to temp. Continue rotating and flipping the lamb, checking for an internal temperature of 140 degrees for medium. At 140 degrees, remove lamb to rest 10 minutes. Lamb will increase in temperature to 145 degrees.
  9. Slice the rested lamb against the grain and top with the salad. Enjoy!
Marinated American lamb grilling over open flame on a barbecue grill
Sliced grilled American lamb served with nectarine and cherry tomato salad
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2-3 pounds boneless leg of American lamb
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • Nectarine & tomato salad
    • 2-3 ripe nectarines or peaches
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
    • Juice of a lemon
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
    • Kosher salt & cracked pepper to taste

Category
Entrees, Salads
Tags
california lamb, grilled lamb, grilled lamb recipe, lamb salad, leg of lamb, nectarine salad, Rustic Joyful Food, summer recipe, tomato salad, yogurt marinade