Grilled Yogurt-Marinated Leg of Lamb
A succulent butterflied leg of lamb marinated in a flavorful blend of yogurt, Tabil spices, garlic, and lemon, then grilled to perfection and served with a creamy yogurt sauce and charred lemons.
Ingredients
- •2 cups whole-milk yogurt, divided
- •1 teaspoon Tabil Spice Blend
- •5 cloves garlic cloves
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1 teaspoon black pepper
- •¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •2 tablespoons lemon juice
- •1 piece butterflied leg of lamb
- •4 whole lemons
- •halved
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Mix 1 cup yogurt, 1 teaspoon Tabil Spice Blend, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill. Whisk remaining 1 cup yogurt, remaining 3 1/2 tablespoons Tabil Spice Blend, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp. salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, oil, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add lamb; turn to coat. Cover and chill overnight, turning occasionally.
20 min
- 2.
Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Grill until meat is cooked to desired doneness, 10-15 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes. Meanwhile, grill lemon halves, cut side down, until charred, about 5 minutes. Thinly slice lamb against the grain and arrange on a platter; garnish with lemons. Serve with reserved yogurt sauce.
40 min
