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Asian Pomegranate Coconut Lamb
Oh guys, do I have a treat for you. Not literally a treat, as in “trick or treat” sweet treats, but technically a treat as in “an event or item that is out of the ordinary and gives great pleasure.” This Asian Pomegranate Coconut Lamb with Toasted Coconut and Peanuts will give you great pleasure.…
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 7m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 1h 52m👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- pan
- saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a small bowl, whisk together Rub ingredients. With the netting still ON the lamb** spread the rub evenly over every surface of the lamb. Generously season with freshly cracked salt and pepper. Place lamb in a plastic sealable freezer bag.
2
Whisk together Marinade/Sauce ingredients. Add 1/2 cup Marinade to the lamb. Reserve the remaining Marinade separately – this will become your Sauce. Refrigerate lamb and Sauce for ⏱️ 8-24 hours.
3
When ready to cook lamb, let excess marinade drip off and place it on a rack in a roasting pan filled with 1 1/2 inches of water. Bake at 400F degrees uncovered for ⏱️ 12 minutes. Reduce to 325F degrees and bake ⏱️ 28-30 minutes per pound or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center of the lamb registers 140 degrees for medium rare/150 degrees for medium well. This would mean ⏱️ 84-90 minutes for a 3 pound medium rare leg. When cooked to desired temperature, remove lamb and tent with foil for ⏱️ 15 minutes before carving.
4
Meanwhile, toast coconut and peanuts over medium heat until coconut is golden, stirring frequently. Add to a medium bowl and toss with pomegranate seeds and green onions.
pomegranate seeds3 tablespoonschopped green onion2 tablespoon
5
While lamb is resting, whisk in 2 teaspoons cornstarch to reserved Sauce. Add Sauce to small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for ⏱️ 3-5 minutes or until Sauce has reduced and thickened.
cornstarch2 teaspoons
6
To serve, top carved lamb slices with sauce, garnish with toasted coconut/peanuts/pomegranate and top with freshly squeezed lime juice.
Freshly squeezed lime juice
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