This roast lamb recipe will be the star of your holiday feast. No need to be intimidated - it's as easy as roasting a chicken, if not easier. With minimal hands-on time, this foolproof method delivers tender, flavorful lamb that's sure to impress your guests.
Cut
Lamb Shoulder Roast
Cook
Oven
Serves
4
Prep time
15 Mins
Cook time
1 hr or more
Level
Basic
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Roasted Lamb Shoulder

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless Atkins Ranch Lamb Shoulder Roast, tied with butcher’s twine
  • 4 cloves finely chopped garlic
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher or sea salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 lbs small to medium sized baby potatoes

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 450ºF. Create rub by combining garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt & pepper with 1 tablespoon of oil. Coat lamb evenly with mixture.
  2. Toss potatoes with remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Place lamb on top of potatoes in 13″ x 9″ baking dish,
  3. Roast to desired doneness, at least 1 hour depending on size of roast. Remove from oven.
  4. Let rest at least 15 minutes before removing twine.
  5. Slice and serve.