Grilled Leg of Lamb with Yogurt-Mint Sauce

1 yellow onion (6 oz.), peeled and quartered

7 cloves garlic, peeled

2 tablespoons roughly chopped rosemary

1/2 cup lemon juice

2 1/2 teaspoons salt

2/3 cup olive oil

1 leg of lamb (4 to 5 lbs.), boned, butterflied, and trimmed of fat

1 red onion (6 oz.), peeled and thinly sliced

2 bunches radishes, rinsed and trimmed

Yogurt-Mint Sauce

Step 1

In a blender, whirl yellow onion, garlic, rosemary, lemon juice, and salt. With blender running, slowly pour in olive oil.

Step 2

Rinse lamb and pat dry. With a small knife, make small slashes (1 in. long, 1 in. deep) all over the lamb, and put it in a nonreactive dish. Coat lamb with onion marinade, making sure the mixture gets into the slits. Cover and chill 2 hours or up to overnight, turning occasionally.

Step 3

Remove lamb from refrigerator about 1 hour before you plan to cook it. Spread lamb flat on an oiled barbecue grill over a solid bed of medium-hot coals or medium heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above grill level only 4 to 5 seconds). Close lid. Cook lamb, turning once and brushing with marinade, until a thermometer inserted in center of thickest part registers 140°, about 40 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer meat to a platter and cover. Let rest 15 to 20 minutes. Thinly slice meat, garnish with sliced red onion and radishes, and serve with yogurt-mint sauce.

Step 5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 210Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
Cholesterol 78mg26%
Sodium 210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 2.4g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Protein 25g50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Grilled Leg of Lamb with Yogurt-Mint Sauce