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.

8 servings
1 hr

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. 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. 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

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