Gigot d'Agneau aux Herbes (Herb-Roasted Leg of Lamb)
Leg of lamb studded with garlic and rosemary, roasted to a rosy blush. The herb crust replaces the salt shaker.
Ingredients
- 1500 g Lamb
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Rosemary
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- ¾ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Thyme (optional)
- 1 Lemon (optional)
Method
- Slit the lamb all over and push in slivers of garlic; rub with olive oil, rosemary, thyme, and salt.
- Roast at 200°C for 20 minutes, then drop to 170°C and roast to your liking, about 55 minutes for pink.
- Rest the lamb, loosely covered, for 15 minutes.
- Carve and finish with a squeeze of lemon.
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About Gigot d'Agneau aux Herbes (Herb-Roasted Leg of Lamb)
Gigot d'Agneau aux Herbes (Herb-Roasted Leg of Lamb) is a French lunch or dinner that comes together in about 90 minutes and serves 6. It fits keto-friendly eating.
Gigot d'Agneau aux Herbes (Herb-Roasted Leg of Lamb): frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Gigot d'Agneau aux Herbes (Herb-Roasted Leg of Lamb)?
A serving has about 780 calories — 42g protein, 2.8g carbs, 65.8g fat, 1.2g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 42g of protein, roughly 22% of its calories.
Is Gigot d'Agneau aux Herbes (Herb-Roasted Leg of Lamb) gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Gigot d'Agneau aux Herbes (Herb-Roasted Leg of Lamb) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Gigot d'Agneau aux Herbes (Herb-Roasted Leg of Lamb) take to make?
About 90 minutes start to finish, but only around 11 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Gigot d'Agneau aux Herbes (Herb-Roasted Leg of Lamb)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out thyme, lemon — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Gigot d'Agneau aux Herbes (Herb-Roasted Leg of Lamb) make?
This recipe makes 6 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.