GRILLED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB IN HERBED YOGURT MARINADE

SERVES 4-6

I got this idea from a butcher who appeared on a television show. I use a small portion of the leg, but you could butterfly the whole thing and make more marinade.

INGREDIENTS

1 piece butterflied leg of lamb, about 2-1/2 pounds

1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt

Juice of half a large lemon

2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic

2 teaspoons dried rosemary (use fresh if available)

Salt and pepper to taste

2 teaspoons olive oil

Place the lamb in a large, non-reactive pan. Mix together the remaining ingredients. Pour over the lamb. Turn the meat to make certain the marinade is over all. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least several hours or overnight. Before grilling, wipe the excess marinade off the meat. Grill until desired doneness, about 8 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on size and thickness. Let rest about 10 minutes before slicing.

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