Roast Leg of Lamb with Tarragon-Mint Butter

Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
21%
Roast Leg of Lamb with Tarragon-Mint Butter
45 min.
8
548kcal

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Roast Leg of Lamb with Tarragon-Mint Butter is a stunning centerpiece for any special meal, combining the rich, savory flavors of tender lamb with the fresh, aromatic notes of tarragon and mint. This recipe is perfect for those who appreciate a gourmet touch without spending hours in the kitchen, as it’s ready in just 45 minutes and serves a generous eight people. Whether you’re hosting a festive dinner or a casual lunch, this dish promises to impress with its vibrant herb butter and the subtle citrus brightness from orange peel, which adds a delightful complexity to the lamb.

What makes this recipe particularly appealing is its thoughtful balance of flavors and textures. The lamb is first seared to develop a beautiful crust, then roasted to a perfect medium-rare, ensuring juicy, tender meat. The tarragon-mint butter not only enhances the lamb’s natural richness but also brings a refreshing herbal lift that complements the meat beautifully. The accompanying sauce, reduced with red wine and chicken broth, is infused with the same herb butter and orange zest, creating a luscious, silky finish that ties the whole dish together.

Additionally, this recipe caters to those with dietary considerations, being both gluten-free and low FODMAP, making it accessible without compromising on taste. The use of fresh herbs and simple, high-quality ingredients highlights the elegance of this classic roast. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or an enthusiastic home chef, this Roast Leg of Lamb with Tarragon-Mint Butter is a rewarding dish that combines ease, flavor, and sophistication in every bite.

Ingredients

  • servings kosher salt 
  • cups wine dry red
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoons tarragon fresh chopped
  • 6.5 pound leg of lamb with bone, well trimmed
  • 1.3 cups chicken broth 
  • sprigs tarragon fresh (for garnish)
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tablespoon orange zest very thin (orange part only)
  • teaspoons orange zest finely grated
  • teaspoons tarragon vinegar 
  • 0.8 cup butter unsalted room temperature ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • knife
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Stir butter, tarragon, mint,tarragon vinegar, and 2 teaspoons coarsesalt in medium bowl until well blended.
  2. Transfer 1/4 cup herb butter to small bowland reserve for vegetables. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 1 day ahead. Cover both bowlsand chill. Bring medium bowl of herb butterto room temperature before using.
  3. Using small sharp knife, make1-inch-deep slits all over lamb. Insert3 or 4 orange peel strips into each slit.DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.Enclose lamb in plastic wrap and chill.
  4. Position rack in bottom third of ovenand preheat to 450°F.
  5. Heat oil in very largeskillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Sprinklelamb with coarse salt and pepper.
  7. Addlamb to skillet; cook until brown on allsides, about 8 minutes.
  8. Transfer to roastingpan.
  9. Brush with 2 tablespoons herb butter.Roast lamb 15 minutes.
  10. Brush again with 2tablespoons herb butter.
  11. Reduce temperature to 350°F. Continueto roast lamb until thermometer insertedinto thickest part registers 135°F to140°F for medium-rare, about 55 minutes.
  12. Transfer lamb to platter; reserve pan. Tentlamb loosely with foil; let rest 30 minutes.
  13. Spoon fat off any juices in roasting pan.
  14. Place pan over 2 burners on high heat.
  15. Addwine and broth and bring to boil, whiskingto scrape up browned bits. Boil until sauceis reduced to 2 cups, about 5 minutes.
  16. Whisk in remaining herb butter and gratedorange peel. Season sauce to taste withcoarse salt and pepper.
  17. Spoon vegetables around lamb onplatter; garnish with fresh herb sprigs.
  18. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories548kcal
Protein39.63%
Fat57.11%
Carbs3.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.75
Glycemic Load
0.86
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
27.297826113908%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
1.99mg
Delphinidin
2.51mg
Malvidin
15.74mg
Peonidin
1.11mg
Catechin
4.62mg
Epicatechin
6.4mg
Eriodictyol
0.58mg
Hesperetin
0.19mg
Apigenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.27mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
0.35mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:548.27kcal
27.41%
Fat:31.7g
48.76%
Saturated Fat:15.28g
95.51%
Carbohydrates:4.08g
1.36%
Net Carbohydrates:3.59g
1.3%
Sugar:0.06g
0.07%
Cholesterol:194.35mg
64.78%
Sodium:354.41mg
15.41%
Alcohol:6.3g
100%
Alcohol %:2.19%
100%
Protein:49.49g
98.98%
Vitamin B12:6.34µg
105.74%
Selenium:54.93µg
78.47%
Vitamin B3:15.31mg
76.57%
Zinc:9.11mg
60.74%
Phosphorus:475.75mg
47.57%
Vitamin B2:0.64mg
37.89%
Iron:5.37mg
29.82%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.66%
Potassium:810.21mg
23.15%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.42%
Magnesium:75.29mg
18.82%
Copper:0.34mg
17.15%
Vitamin B5:1.71mg
17.08%
Folate:64.43µg
16.11%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.48%
Vitamin A:737.47IU
14.75%
Vitamin E:1.51mg
10.08%
Calcium:60.23mg
6.02%
Vitamin C:3.73mg
4.53%
Vitamin K:3.6µg
3.43%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.13%
Fiber:0.5g
1.98%
Source:Epicurious