Lamb Marinade from the Silver Palate Cookbook

Elevate your lamb dishes with the timeless elegance of the 'Lamb Marinade from the Silver Palate Cookbook.' This classic recipe combines the bold flavors of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and zesty lemon juice, perfectly balanced with Dijon mustard for a velvety richness. Aromatic garlic, fresh rosemary, and thyme infuse the marinade with herbaceous depth, while a touch of salt and freshly ground black pepper enhance every savory note. Designed to tenderize and flavor the lamb, this marinade works its magic in just 15 minutes of prep time, but truly shines when left to marinate overnight. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or broiling, this versatile marinade ensures your lamb is juicy, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious family dinner, this recipe is a must-try for lamb enthusiasts seeking restaurant-quality results at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice until well combined.

Step 2

Add the Dijon mustard and whisk until the mixture emulsifies slightly.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 4

Place your lamb in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the lamb, ensuring it is fully coated.

Step 5

Seal the bag or cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.

Step 6

Before cooking, remove the lamb from the marinade and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Discard the marinade and cook the lamb to your desired doneness using your preferred method, such as grilling, roasting, or broiling.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(240.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1081.9

Total Fat 115.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2710.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g	0%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Protein 1.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 40.3mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 147.8mg	0%

*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: 96.7%

Protein: 0.4%

Carbs: 2.9%