New Zealand Lamb Marinade

Elevate your lamb dishes with this flavorful New Zealand Lamb Marinade, a vibrant blend of aromatic herbs and zesty seasonings designed to infuse tender cuts of lamb with unparalleled depth. Featuring extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, and a medley of rosemary, thyme, and cumin, this marinade beautifully balances fresh, earthy, and citrusy notes. A touch of honey and soy sauce adds a subtle sweet-savory contrast, while Dijon mustard and paprika provide a punch of bold flavor. Perfect for lamb chops, racks, or a leg of lamb, this quick-to-prepare marinade takes just 10 minutes to mix and works its magic as it tenderizes and enhances the meat, making it ideal for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing. Marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the ultimate flavor experience, and serve up a dish that's sure to impress your family or guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, cumin, paprika, Dijon mustard, honey, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Whisk the ingredients together until fully incorporated and the mixture has a smooth consistency.

Step 3

Place the lamb (such as chops, racks, or leg) in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.

Step 4

Pour the marinade over the lamb, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Massage the marinade into the meat slightly for better absorption.

Step 5

Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to develop.

Step 6

Remove the lamb from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.

Step 7

Cook the marinated lamb according to your preferred method (grilling, roasting, or pan-searing) until it reaches your desired level of doneness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	147.2 grams (147.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	457

Total Fat 44.00g	56%
Saturated Fat 6.10g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3636mg	158%
Total Carbohydrate 17.50g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2.60g	9%
Total Sugars 6.90g
Protein 4.70g	9%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 69mg	5%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 314mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 81.7%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 14.4%