Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Cranberry Goat Cheese Stuffing
Try this easy butterflied leg of lamb recipe with cranberry goat cheese stuffing for a simple yet elegant holiday meal.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 - 2.5 pound boneless leg of American lamb butterflied
- 4 ounces cranberry goat cheese room temperature
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- avocado oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Combine the goat cheese, rosemary and garlic in a small bowl and mash together until well combined.
- Lay the butterflied leg of lamb flat on a cutting board and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Spread the goat cheese mixture on one side of the butterflied lamb then pick up the other side and close it over top. Tie the lamb together using 3-4 pieces of string so it's secured well.
- Drizzle the surface of the lamb with avocado oil and now season the outside with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle a tablespoon of avocado oil in a 12" cast iron skillet over high heat. Once hot, place the lamb in the skillet and brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
- Once browned, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook for about 15-18 minutes for medium-rare or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove from oven, cover and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g