Easy Easter Lamb, 3 Carb Grams

Crown Roast of Lamb With Rosemary

From South Beach Diet

Celebrate Easter with this elegant and surprisingly easy-to-prepare take on a holiday classic - roast lamb.

Good for South Beach Diet Phase 1. Makes 5 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
12 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 lean crown roast of lamb with 14 chops (two 7-rib racks of lamb tied together)
2 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix rosemary,garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

2. Place lamb on large baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Rub herb mixture over lamb. Cover bones loosely with sheet of foil and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of lamb registers 125°F to 130°F for rare (about 20 minutes), 130°F to 135°F for medium-rare (about 30 minutes), or 135°F to 140°F for medium (about 35 minutes).

3. Transfer lamb to platter and let stand, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove foil and string. Cut lamb between ribs into chops and serve on a bed of parsley.

Nutritional Information:

355 calories
20 g total fat (6 g saturated)
122 mg cholesterol
3 g carbohydrate
39 g protein
0 g fiber
1505 mg sodium

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