Crown Roast of Lamb with Rosemary and Oregano

Crown Roast of Lamb with Rosemary and Oregano
Crown Roast of Lamb with Rosemary and Oregano
Crown roasts are often done with pork, but lamb also makes for a festive presentation—and it's a delicious change of pace. Request the roasts from the butcher ahead of time, since they are usually prepared to order. Pour a Syrah with dinner if you've chosen this main course.
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  • Served Person: Makes 10 servings
American Lamb Christmas Low Carb Rosemary Winter Oregano Bon Appétit
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • Carbohydrate 2 g(1%)
  • Cholesterol 17 mg(6%)
  • Fat 8 g(13%)
  • Fiber 1 g(3%)
  • Protein 4 g(7%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(18%)
  • Sodium 68 mg(3%)
  • Calories 99

Preparation Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix chopped rosemary, minced garlic, chopped oregano, salt and black pepper in small bowl. Place crown roasts of lamb, spaced apart, on large baking sheet. Brush lamb all over with olive oil. Rub herb mixture all over lamb. Cover bones loosely with sheet of foil. Roast lamb until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of lamb registers 125°F to 130°F for rare, about 20 minutes (or 130°F to 135°F for medium-rare, about 30 minutes; or 135°F to 140°F for medium, about 35 minutes). Transfer lamb to platter; let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Remove foil and string. Cut lamb between ribs into chops and serve.

Preparation Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix chopped rosemary, minced garlic, chopped oregano, salt and black pepper in small bowl. Place crown roasts of lamb, spaced apart, on large baking sheet. Brush lamb all over with olive oil. Rub herb mixture all over lamb. Cover bones loosely with sheet of foil. Roast lamb until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of lamb registers 125°F to 130°F for rare, about 20 minutes (or 130°F to 135°F for medium-rare, about 30 minutes; or 135°F to 140°F for medium, about 35 minutes). Transfer lamb to platter; let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Remove foil and string. Cut lamb between ribs into chops and serve.