Grilled Lamb With Rosemary Potato Skewers

Submitted by By The Lake

"Here, grilled leg of lamb is accompanied by tender fingerling potatoes, which are skewered onto fresh rosemary sprigs and then grilled. This technique infuses the potatoes with a delicate herbal flavor. The rosemary echoes the piney aromas of the Zweigelt, while the lamb provides a counterpoint to the wine’s medium weight and spiciness. Williams-Sonoma"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 butterflied leg of lamb, 2 1/2 to 3 lb
• 4 lbs fingerling potatoes
• 10 rosemary sprigs, each about 8 inches long, leaves removed except at tips

directions

1. In a large bowl, stir together 2 Tbs. of the salt, the red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoons of the black pepper, the chopped rosemary, thyme, garlic, 1/4 cup of the olive oil and the mustard. Coat the lamb on both sides with the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 5 to 6 hours.
2. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the potatoes until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and let cool. Skewer the potatoes onto the rosemary sprigs. Rub the potatoes with the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with the remaining 1 Tbs. salt and 1 teaspoons black pepper.
3. Prepare a medium-hot fire in a grill.
4. Place the lamb on the center of the grill rack, close the lid and grill for 10 minutes. Turn the lamb over and arrange the potato skewers on the grill. Close the lid and cook, turning the potatoes occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the lamb registers 130° to 135°F for medium-rare to medium, 10 to 15 minutes more.
5. Transfer the lamb to a cutting board, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Place the potato skewers on a warmed platter. Cut the lamb into thin slices and arrange on the platter alongside the potatoes.