
Nutrition and extra info
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal803
- fat62g
- saturates16g
- carbs23g
- sugars22g
- fibre0g
- protein39g
- salt0.25g
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp soft light brown sugar
- juice and zest 1 lemon
Lemon
le-monOval in shape, with a pronouced bulge on one end, lemons are one of the most versatile fruits…
- 125ml olive oil
Olive oil
ol-iv oylProbably the most widely-used oil in cooking, olive oil is pressed from fresh olives. It's…
- 8 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
bal-sam-ick vin-ee-gahTrue Balsamic vinegar is an artisan product from Modena, in Emilia Romagna, Italy, and is made…
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 tbsp chopped mint
Mint
mi-ntThere are several types of mint, each with its own subtle difference in flavour and appearance.…
- half boneless leg of lamb, about 400g/14oz
Lamb
laamA lamb is a sheep that is under 1 year old; between 1 and 2 years old you will find it sold as…
Method
Make the marinade: mix the sugar, lemon juice and zest with the olive oil, balsamic and some seasoning. Stir to dissolve the sugar then mix in the garlic and mint. Reserve half of the marinade to use as a dressing for the lamb later.
Open out the meat and lay it in a deep tray. Pour the marinade on top then turn to coat all over in the mix. Cover with cling film and leave for 1 hr or overnight in the fridge.
Remove the lamb from the fridge and shake off any excess marinade back into the tray. Insert a skewer so that it goes from one corner to the opposite one. Do the same with another skewer in the opposite direction – this makes it really easy to turn the meat on the barbecue.
Heat a barbecue or griddle pan until it’s a medium heat. Cook the lamb for 15-20 mins, turning frequently for pink lamb or longer if you prefer it more done. When cooked, rest for 5-10 mins before taking out the skewers, slicing and serving with the reserved marinade for pouring over.
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