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Grilled Yogurt-Marinated Leg of Lamb Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups whole-milk yogurt, divided
1 teaspoon plus 3 1/2 tablespoons Tabil spice blend
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more for seasoning
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 4/5 lb. butterflied leg of lamb, opened like a book
4 lemons, halved

Tabil Spice Blend:
3 Tbsp. coriander seeds
1 1/2 Tbsp. cumin seeds
1 Tbsp. caraway seeds
1/2 Tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Directions:
Directions:
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.
Prepare the Tabil spice blend by finely grinding the seeds and pepper flakes in a spice mill.
Whisk remaining 1 cup yogurt, remaining 3 1/2 tablespoons Tabil Spice Blend, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, oil, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
Add lamb; turn to coat.
Cover and chill overnight, turning occasionally.

Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
Season lamb with salt and pepper.
Grill until meat is cooked to your liking, 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.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
A very delicious way to prepare lamb. I had lost this recipe for years and just found it as I was putting the final touches on the cookbook. Marjorie -here it is - Finally!

 

 

 

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