New Zealand · New Zealand

Kapiti Island Roast Lamb with Garlic Herb Butter

Name: Kapiti Island Roast Lamb with Garlic Herb Butter
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: New Zealand
Ingredients: 1.5kg lamb leg; 100g unsalted butter, softened; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped; salt and pepper to taste

Juicy roast lamb with a garlic and herb butter, a New Zealand classic.

130 minutes6 servings

Kapiti Island Roast Lamb with Garlic Herb Butter — Photo: Acabashi · CC BY-SA 4.0

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Mix butter with garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
Spread butter over lamb. Season with additional salt and pepper.
Roast for 1.5 hours, basting occasionally. Rest 10 minutes.
Carve and serve.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

Mains New Zealand recipes

Read in another language

More New Zealand recipes →