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Easy Juicy Spring Lamb Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe for Perfect Family Meals

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A simple, flavorful sheet pan dinner featuring juicy spring lamb and roasted seasonal vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights and family meals.

Ingredients

  • Spring Lamb Leg (about 3 lbs / 1.4 kg), bone-in or boneless, trimmed of excess fat
  • Olive Oil (3 tbsp)
  • Fresh Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
  • Fresh Rosemary (2 tbsp, chopped)
  • Fresh Thyme (1 tbsp, chopped)
  • Lemon Juice (from 1 lemon)
  • Salt (1 tsp)
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper (½ tsp)
  • Baby New Potatoes (1 lb / 450 g), halved
  • Asparagus Spears (1 bunch, trimmed)
  • Carrots (3 medium, peeled and cut into batons)
  • Red Onion (1 large, sliced into wedges)
  • Optional: Crumbled Feta Cheese for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary and thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pat the lamb dry with paper towels. Rub the marinade all over the lamb leg, coating every nook and cranny. Let it rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Toss the halved baby potatoes, carrot batons, and red onion wedges with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a sprinkle of pepper in a separate bowl. Spread them evenly on one half of your sheet pan.
  5. Place the marinated lamb leg on the other half of the sheet pan. Arrange the asparagus spears alongside the lamb, giving them a little space.
  6. Roast for 25 minutes, then toss the veggies gently with tongs to ensure even cooking.
  7. Continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes, or until the lamb reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare or 145°F (63°C) for medium. The veggies should be tender and golden at the edges.
  8. Remove the lamb from the oven, tent loosely with foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  9. Slice the lamb against the grain into thick, juicy pieces. Arrange on a platter with the roasted vegetables and sprinkle with crumbled feta if using.

Notes

Bring lamb to room temperature before cooking for even doneness. Use a meat thermometer for best results. Add asparagus halfway through roasting if preferred tender-crisp texture. Rest lamb for 10 minutes before slicing to retain juices. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper roasting.

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