American Lamb Gyro Board
Servings:
8
8
Prep Time:
30 mins.
30 mins.
Cook Time:
1 hr.
1 hr.
Ingredients
- 1 boneless leg of American lamb roast
(about 4 pounds), trimmed and tied - 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill fronds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, preferably whole milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Roasted tomatoes
- 1 large red onion, halved and very thinly sliced
- Baby radishes with greens (optional)
- Pita bread
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Bring the lamb to room temperature for about 30 minutes and pat it dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl mix together the dried oregano, lemon zest, garlic and salt and pepper. Rub on roast.
- In a large skillet (large enough to hold the lamb roast), heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides, turning so that it browns all over the exterior, about 12 minutes in total.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and roast until a meat thermometer registers 135°F in the center of a roast (for medium-rare), about 20 to 24 minutes.
- To prepare the Spinach and Herb Salad combine spinach, dill, parsley and oregano in a medium bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Toss well.
- To prepare Garlicky Yogurt Sauce combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, coriander, salt and pepper in a small bowl
- When the lamb is cooked, transfer the roast to a cutting board, sprinkle it with the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Cut into very thin slices and place on a very large serving platter or board. Place the roasted tomatoes, sliced onions, radishes (if using), Garlicky Yogurt Sauce and Spinach Salad into serving bowls. Place the pita in a separate bowl or basket. Let everyone assemble their own gyros.
Source: The Mom 100 & The American Lamb Board