Description
A Mediterranean-style marinade with rosemary, lemon, and honey that enhances lamb’s natural flavor. Perfect for grilling chops or roasting leg of lamb. Aromatic, balanced, and versatile for casual or gourmet meals.
Ingredients
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in a bowl
Add garlic, rosemary, honey, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes
Taste marinade and adjust seasonings if needed
Pat lamb dry with paper towels
Place lamb in a resealable bag or dish
Pour marinade over lamb and massage to coat evenly
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight)
Remove lamb 30 minutes before grilling
Scrape off excess marinade before grilling
Grill lamb: chops 3-4 minutes per side, leg of lamb 15-20 minutes total
Notes
Substitute lime juice for lemon
Use roasted garlic for a milder flavor
Maple syrup can replace honey for a halal alternative
Store unused marinade in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: daily-recipes
- Method: Marinating & Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 lamb chop or slice of leg)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg