Roast Lamb With Lemon and Herbs

Ingredients

• 4-5 lbs lamb, roast
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 large lemons
• coarse sea salt

Directions

1. 1

   Combine herbs, pepper, garlic, and olive oil in small bowl.

2. 2

   Squeeze juice from lemons into another small bowl.

3. 3

   Cut lemon shells into quarters and place in roasting pan.

4. 4

   Trim excess fat from lamb roast and place on top of lemon shells; make shallow, ¾-inch-long slashes all over lamb.

5. 5

   Pour lemon juice over lamb.

6. 6

   Spread herb mixture over lamb and press firmly.

7. 7

   Sprinkle generously with sea salt.

8. 8

   Roast lamb at 400 for approximately 2-3 hours or until done as desired.