Roast Mediterranean Lamb with Bacon
A flavorful and aromatic roast lamb dish infused with the bold tastes of the Mediterranean, paired with crispy bacon.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 kg Roast lamb shoulder
- ●200g Bacon
- ●4 cloves Garlic
- ●2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
- ●50ml Olive oil
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
- 2
Rinse the lamb shoulder and pat it dry.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Rub the garlic-rosemary mixture all over the lamb shoulder, making sure to coat it evenly.
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium-high heat.
- 6
Sear the lamb shoulder until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 7
Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and roast the lamb for 20 minutes.
- 8
While the lamb is roasting, cook the bacon in a separate pan until crispy.
- 9
Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- 10
Serve the sliced lamb with crispy bacon on top and garnish with additional rosemary if desired.