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Moroccan roast lamb

Mouthwatering Moroccan Roast Lamb That Will Impress Your Guests

This Moroccan roast lamb is tender, aromatic, and perfect for gatherings, catering to gluten-free and nut-free diets.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lamb
  • 2 kg Lamb shoulder Opt for a boneless cut for easier shredding.
  • 1 heaped tsp Salt Adjust to personal taste.
For the Spice Rub
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 6 cloves Garlic Peeled and crushed.
  • 1.5 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1.5 tsp Ground ginger Use fresh for a more intense flavor.
  • 1.5 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1.5 tsp Paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground.
  • pinch Cayenne pepper Adjust according to your spice preference.
For Garnish
  • handful Mint leaves Chopped.
  • handful Toasted flaked almonds Omit for strict nut restrictions.

Equipment

  • Roasting tin

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Moroccan Roast Lamb
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C Fan/Gas 4) to ensure even cooking.
  2. Place the lamb shoulder, skin-side up, in a large roasting tin.
  3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, crushed garlic, cumin, ginger, coriander, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, cayenne, and salt to form a paste.
  4. Make deep incisions in the lamb and rub the spice blend all over the surface.
  5. Cover the tin with kitchen foil, roast for 3 hours, basting every 45 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and roast for an additional 35-45 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  7. Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before shredding.
  8. Shred the lamb and garnish with chopped mint and toasted almonds.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Moroccan roast lamb is a crowd-pleaser perfect for gatherings and diverse dietary needs.

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