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There are few large pieces of meat that my family loves more than a leg of lamb, and few that make more of a statement for company. It looks so impressive, but the truth is it’s no more difficult than making any other kind of roast – the oven really does all of the work. And it’s a classic and show-stopping main course for an Easter celebration, or any festive spring get together.

Greek-Style Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Feta Sauce

You can choose between bone-in, semi-boneless, or boneless, rolled and tied or just plunked down into a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Butterflied is also an option. For medium rare you want to take the lamb out of the oven when the internal temperature is at 120 degrees F and it will climb another 5 or 10 or so degrees as it sits. Do keep an eye on the internal temperature with a meat thermometer – you want those rosy pink slices, and there are always the ends for people who like their meat more well done.

6 Amazing Leg of Lamb Recipes

Herbed Boneless Leg of Lamb with Mustard Crust / Mia / Katie Workman / themom100.com

Herbed Boneless Leg of Lamb with Mustard Crust

This leg of lamb with its gorgeous crunchy crust is a showstopper.
The meat is seasoned with garlic, orange zest and herbs, and marinated overnight.  Then the roast is covered in a thick layer of mustardy Panko breadcrumbs speckled with fresh parsley which forms a fabulous crust. 
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Partially-sliced Lemon-Garlic Semi-Boneless Leg of Lamb on a wooden surface.

Lemon-Garlic Semi-Boneless Leg of Lamb

There are few large pieces of meat that my family loves more than a leg of lamb, and few that make more of a statement for company.
Very classic flavors, and mixes and matches beautifully with all types of side dishes.  Try Red Quinoa Salad with Arugula, Artichoke Hearts, and Olives and Braised Baby Artichokes with Leeks and Capers.
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Slow Cooked Herbed Leg of Lamb with Fresh Herb and Arugula Salad

Slow Cooked Herbed Leg of Lamb with Fresh Herb and Arugula Salad

A tangle of fresh greens play so beautifully against rich lamb. This is a very impressive main dish, and not hard at all.
This would be great served over couscous, either Lebanese, Israeli, or Mediterranean (I am nuts for the bigger versions of couscous), or classic small couscous. Saffron Couscous is an extra special accompaniment.
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Plate with couscous, peas, and slices of Mediterranean Leg of Lamb with Tzatziki.

Slow Cooked Mediterranean Leg of Lamb with Tzatziki

The perfect spring show-off main dish. Dial up or down the amount of the fresh herbs as you like in this dip (no dried here, please), and if you aren’t a fan of fennel, or you forgot to pick it up at the store, you can skip that.  
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Slow Cooked Moroccan Leg of Lamb

Slow Cooked Moroccan Leg of Lamb

This beautiful lamb roast is infused with fabulous spices, but don't skip the harissa sauce. It takes all of 30 seconds to stir together and it’s a fantastic little finish to the dish.
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Greek-Style Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Feta Sauce

Greek-Style Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Feta Sauce

This Greek-style leg of lamb has a little spiral of extra flavor inside, and looks like it was more complicated than it really is to make.
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