There’s no roast quite so versatile as a good cut of lamb, slow-cooked until melting off the bone and packed with rich flavour. Whether you’re looking to jazz up your Sunday lunch or get inspired ahead of an Easter feast, you’ll find something in our collection of roast lamb recipes, ranging from a Greek-inspired lamb kleftiko to a Sikandari leg of lamb.
Crushed Orange and Rosemary-Braised Lamb with Crunchy Pistachio Yoghurt
Andy Baraghani’s recipe for slow-roasted lamb shoulder is a masterclass in balancing flavours. The rich sweetness of the lamb is tempered with the acidity of citrus and yoghurt and the fragrance of garlic and rosemary.
Jamie Oliver’s Slow-roasted Lamb with Fennel, Sage, Onion and Merguez Stuffing
Jamie dials up the flavour in this recipe for slow-roasted lamb by stuffing it with spicy merguez sausages, garlic and herbs.
Asma Khan’s Sikandari Raan: Spiced Leg of Lamb
For a flavour bomb of a centrepiece to your roast, opt for Asma Khan’s Sikandari leg of lamb, slow roasted and finished with a spice-packed masala.
Mary Berry’s Cushion Lamb Stuffed with Mushroom and Mint
This particular method of rolling and stuffing lamb is know as a cushion. In this recipe, Mary chooses a tender filling of mushroom and mint and serves the succulent meat with a red wine gravy.
The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen’s Slow-cooked Lamb Shoulder with Fig and Pistachio Salsa
Gorgeously spiced, sweet, and savoury, this slow-roasted lamb from the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen is a centrepiece that’s sure to impress. Better still, any leftover salsa can be used to make some seriously delicious cheese toasties.
Pulled Lamb Shawarma Sandwich
Ideal for feeding a crowd, this spice-rubbed, slow-roasted lamb pulls apart with ease, making it perfect for packing into pillowy pita along with all the trimmings
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Slow-cooked Lamb Shoulder with Fresh Dates
Rich with the aromatic flavours of bay and cinnamon, this slow-cooked lamb shoulder is complemented by sweet dates for a Cypriot-inspired feast.
Slow-cooked Leg of Lamb with Harissa, Roasted Aubergines and Tomatoes
This super easy recipe from The Roasting Tin requires minimum effort and proves that lamb is the perfect partner for bold flavours. The harissa marinade adds a subtle warmth to the dish, beautifully offset by the sweet roasted tomatoes.
Roast Shoulder of Lamb with Couscous and Date Stuffing (Dala M’Aamra Bi Kesksou Wa Tmar)
Lamb and Middle Eastern flavours are a well-established match made in heaven. The date stuffing adds a sweetness that elevates the flavour of the lamb, while the couscous makes a refreshing alternative to roast potatoes.
Lamb Raan
Meera Sodha’s recipe for Lamb Raan uses a lamb leg marinated in fragrant Indian spices and served whole as a true centrepiece to your roast.
Jamie Oliver’s Tender Lamb Shoulder
A roast needn’t be an over-complicated endeavour as this easy recipe from Jamie’s 5 Ingredients proves. Using the punchy Moroccan flavours of ras el hanout and preserved lemon, this succulent dish belies how simple it is to prepare.
Cumin Slow-roasted Shoulder of Lamb with Couscous
Lamb and cumin are another failsafe flavour duo, and in this recipe the addition of aubergine, potato and raisins results in an easy dish with wonderfully complex flavours.
Baked Lamb with Rosemary with Redcurrant and Mint Sauce
If you like to keep your flavours traditionally British when it comes to lamb, you can always rely on a Delia recipe. This glorious baked leg of lamb is served with classic flavours of rosemary and mint.
Lamb Kleftiko
Rick’s slow-roasted leg of lamb melts off the bone and is accompanied by the bold and quintessentially Greek flavours of tangy feta and oregano. This dish will revolutionise your Sunday lunch.
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