Lamb Kleftiko
Amanda
This shoulder of lamb is slow roasted in foil with lemon, mint, garlic and oregano for a Greek style dish that's packed with flavour and results in fork tender meat.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time 4 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4
Calories 372 kcal
1.5 kg shoulder of lamb 4 cloves garlic cloves 2 lemons zested and juiced seasoning 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon oregano 2 tablespoon mint 1 tablespoon lemon balm
Line an oven tray with sufficient foil to generously cover the lamb.
Place the lamb on the foil and rub with the olive oil.
Season and spread the remaining ingredients over the lamb.
Close the foil and roast until very tender, about 3-4 hours at 160C/310F.
Open the foil and return to the oven for 30 mins at 180 degrees.
Serve with juices poured over the lamb.
Calories: 372 kcal Carbohydrates: 8 g Protein: 48 g Fat: 16 g Saturated Fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 151 mg Sodium: 166 mg Potassium: 817 mg Fiber: 3 g Sugar: 1 g Vitamin A: 214 IU Vitamin C: 31 mg Calcium: 97 mg Iron: 6 mg
Keyword kleftiko, lamb shoulder, slow roasted