Syrian Roast Lamb
A flavorful and aromatic Syrian-style roast lamb recipe, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 kg lamb shoulderask for the bone-in version
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
- ●2 minced onionabout 1 cup
- ●3 cloves minced garlic
- ●1 tsp allspiceground
- ●1 tsp cuminground
- ●1 tsp paprikaground
- ●1 tsp saltto taste
- ●1 tsp black pepperto taste
- ●2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
- 2
Rinse the lamb shoulder and pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
Season the lamb with salt, black pepper, allspice, cumin, and paprika.
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Sear the lamb on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 6
Transfer the lamb to a large roasting pan, fat side up.
- 7
In the same skillet, cook the minced onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 9
Pour the cooked onion mixture over the lamb, then sprinkle with lemon juice.
- 10
Roast the lamb in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, or until tender.
- 11
Let the lamb rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.