Feta and Black Olive Roasted Leg of Lamb

Feta and Black Olive Roasted Leg of Lamb
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Published in Mar 2010
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Ingredients:

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons crushed red-pepper flakes
Zest of 1 orange
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed
4 or 5 cardamom pods, lightly crushed (optional)
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 5-pound leg of lamb, butterflied
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, roughly chopped
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive tapenade (store-bought)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Watercress or parsley for garnish

Instructions:

In a deep casserole or roasting pan, combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, red-pepper flakes, orange zest, fennel, cardamom (if using), and ginger. Add lamb leg and turn to coat well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours (or up to 12 hours).

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