Simple Roasted Lamb Breast

I made this simple roasted lamb breast when I recently saw this affordable cut at the store and decided to give it a go. The result was a fall-off-the-bone, melt-in-your-mouth, tender, juicy, and flavorful meal. I like to serve a chimichurri over the top for an acidic punch but it is not necessary.

roast split lamb breast on white square plate with chimichurri sauce
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Rest Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary

  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

  • 1 (2 1/4 pound) split lamb breast

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Whisk olive oil, rosemary. parsley, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.

  2. Place lamb breast in a roasting pan fat side up. Brush seasoned oil on all sides of the breast.

  3. Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 2 hours. Remove from the oven; let rest for 30 minutes. Cut each breast in half and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

755 Calories
52g Fat
1g Carbs
72g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 755
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52g 66%
Saturated Fat 16g 81%
Cholesterol 260mg 87%
Sodium 750mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 72g 144%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 497mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.