Butterflied Leg Lamb with Jamaican Papaya Salsa
- 1 butterflied boneless leg lamb (about 6 pounds)
- 13 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
- 14 cup dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons allspice
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 2 scallions (white and green parts), sliced
- 1 papaya, peeled, seeded, and diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced (use seeds if you like it super spicy)
- 1.
- Heat a grill to medium.
- 2.
- Cut lamb in half following a natural seam that runs across center meat.
- Brush lamb lightly with 1/3 cup olive oil and rub each side with 1 tablespoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, and a generous amount salt.
- Place lamb on grill fat side up and grill until well browned, about 15 minutes.
- Turn lamb and grill until other side is well browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 130degreesF to 135degreesF for medium-rare, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer lamb to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- 3.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, brown sugar, sherry vinegar, ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until sugar dissolves.
- Add scallions, papaya, and bell and habanero peppers.
- Toss to coat with dressing.
- 4.
- Slice lamb and arrange on a serving platter or individual plates.
- Sprinkle lamb with salt to taste and serve with salsa.
- Calories: 740
- Total Fat: 56 grams
- Saturated Fat: 22 grams
- Total Carbohydrate: 7 grams
- Protein: 49 grams
- Sodium: 280 milligrams
- Cholesterol: 190 milligrams
- Fiber: 1 grams
lamb, extravirgin olive oil, thyme, allspice, kosher salt, brown sugar, sherry vinegar, fresh ginger, scallions, papaya, red bell pepper, pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/butterflied-leg-lamb-with-jamaican-papaya-salsa-recipe.html (may not work)