Herb-Crusted Lamb with Roast Potatoes

Name: Herb-Crusted Lamb with Roast Potatoes
Yield: 8 portions
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 30 small red new potatoes, quartered; 2 tablespoons dried rosemary leaves; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; Rosemary sprigs, for garnish; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves; 1 teaspoon coarse (kosher) salt; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves; 1 leg of lamb (7 to 8 pounds); 2 large cloves garlic, slivered

Preparation info

8
portions

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

The flavors of thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and coriander permeate the lamb and flavor the potatoes at the same time. Green Beans With Roquefort and Walnuts would make a perfect accompaniment.

Ingredients

1 leg of lamb (7 to 8 pounds)
2 large cloves garlic, slivered
5 tablespoons

Main course
Gluten-free

Method

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Cut slits all over the lamb with the tip of a sharp knife, and insert the garlic slivers in the slits.
Brush the lamb all over with 2 t