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Cajun Lamb Roast
Serves:
6
Preparation & Cook Time:
1 1/2 hours
Nutritional Information:
Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 boneless American lamb roast, sirloin or top round (1 to 2 pounds)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Stir together salt, peppers, chili powder, paprika and garlic powder and rub into lamb. Let stand 15 minutes. In large skillet, heat oil to medium-hot and brown lamb on all sides. Place lamb in shallow roasting pan or rack and roast in oven 35 to 40 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 145ºF for medium-rare, 160ºF for medium or 170ºF for well-done. When lamb has reached desired degree of doneness, remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes. Internal temperature will rise approximately 10 degrees. Slice lamb on diagonal and serve with rice.