Leg of Lamb with Honey Butter

Health score
4%
Leg of Lamb with Honey Butter
105 min.
14
309kcal

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Craving a show-stopping centerpiece for your next dinner party? Look no further than this stunning Leg of Lamb with Honey Butter! This recipe transforms a classic cut of meat into a flavorful and elegant dish that's sure to impress your guests.

Imagine tender, juicy lamb infused with the subtle aroma of garlic and adorned with crispy bacon. As it roasts to perfection, a vibrant marmalade glaze creates a beautiful, sticky-sweet crust. But the real magic happens when it meets the honey butter – a decadent blend of creamy butter, sweet honey, crunchy toasted hazelnuts, and a hint of bourbon warmth.

This recipe is incredibly approachable, even for novice cooks. With a simple searing process and straightforward baking instructions, you'll achieve restaurant-quality results in just over an hour. The use of a meat thermometer ensures the lamb is cooked to your precise liking, whether you prefer it rare, medium-rare, or medium.

Beyond the enticing flavors, this dish offers a balanced meal, boasting a healthy dose of protein while being relatively low in calories. With instructions for optional garnishes, such as fresh herbs and colorful vegetables, you can truly personalize this dish to your own taste and create a presentation that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Get ready to wow your friends and family with this unforgettable Leg of Lamb with Honey Butter!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  • tablespoon bourbon 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup hazelnuts toasted chopped
  • 0.5 cup honey 
  • 3.5 pound leg of lamb boneless lean
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 0.5 cup orange marmalade 
  • 0.5 cup commercial dressing french

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Trim fat from lamb. Make lengthwise slits halfway through lamb. Insert a garlic slice into each slit. Arrange bacon slices in a crisscross pattern over lamb.
  2. Combine orange marmalade, French dressing, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  4. Place lamb on a rack in a roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of roast, if desired.
  5. Brush lamb with marmalade mixture.
  6. Bake, uncovered, at 325 for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 140 (rare) to 160 (medium), basting occasionally with marmalade mixture.
  7. Transfer lamb to a serving platter.
  8. Let stand 15 minutes.
  9. Beat butter and honey at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in hazelnuts and bourbon.
  10. Serve butter mixture with lamb. If desired, garnish with chive blossoms, mint, oregano, thyme, and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Calories309kcal
Protein20.95%
Fat52.9%
Carbs26.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.59
Glycemic Load
5.31
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
10.721739216343%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.29mg
Catechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.47mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:309.17kcal
15.46%
Fat:18.4g
28.31%
Saturated Fat:6.89g
43.06%
Carbohydrates:20.47g
6.82%
Net Carbohydrates:19.71g
7.17%
Sugar:18.63g
20.7%
Cholesterol:67.3mg
22.43%
Sodium:204.09mg
8.87%
Alcohol:0.36g
100%
Alcohol %:0.36%
100%
Protein:16.39g
32.79%
Vitamin B12:1.99µg
33.11%
Selenium:18.5µg
26.42%
Vitamin B3:4.83mg
24.17%
Zinc:2.98mg
19.87%
Phosphorus:165.76mg
16.58%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.38%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.09%
Vitamin K:11.99µg
11.42%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.09%
Vitamin E:1.47mg
9.83%
Copper:0.19mg
9.27%
Iron:1.64mg
9.11%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.05%
Potassium:276.08mg
7.89%
Magnesium:28.64mg
7.16%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.16%
Folate:23.45µg
5.86%
Vitamin A:254.55IU
5.09%
Fiber:0.76g
3.03%
Vitamin C:2.32mg
2.82%
Calcium:20.27mg
2.03%
Source:My Recipes