Description

Get ready to impress your guests with this melt-in-your-mouth Slow-Roasted Rosemary Lamb Shoulder. Bursting with savory garlic, citrusy lemon zest, and aromatic rosemary, this recipe delivers comfort and elegance all in one dish. It’s the perfect easy recipe to serve as a Sunday roast, for dinner ideas with big flavor, or for hearty food ideas to warm up a chilly night. With just a few ingredients and a little patience, you’ll create a healthy, protein-rich meal that tastes like it came from a gourmet kitchen. Whether you’re searching for a cozy family dinner, quick meal prep protein, or delicious holiday roast, this lamb shoulder has your back.

Ingredients

4–5 lb lamb shoulder (bone-in)

4 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp lemon zest

1 cup beef broth or red wine

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Instructions

1. Pat the lamb dry and score the fat in a crosshatch pattern.

2. In a bowl, mix rosemary, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper into a paste.

3. Rub the mixture generously over the lamb shoulder.

4. Let marinate overnight in the fridge or at least 1 hour at room temperature.

5. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Place lamb in a roasting pan with broth or wine. Cover with foil.

6. Roast for 3.5 to 4 hours, removing foil for the last 30 minutes to crisp the exterior.

7. Remove from oven and rest for 20 minutes, covered loosely with foil.

8. Slice or shred, spoon pan juices on top, and serve warm.

Notes

For maximum flavor, marinate the lamb overnight.

Use red wine for deeper flavor or beef broth for a lighter finish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion (approx 6 oz)
Calories: 460
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 135mg