Description
A flavorful and tender Moroccan spiced lamb shoulder, slow-cooked with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (4-5 lb) lamb shoulder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Rub lamb shoulder with olive oil.
- Mix cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat the lamb evenly with the spice mix.
- Place sliced onion and minced garlic in a roasting pan. Set lamb on top.
- Pour broth into the pan.
- Cover tightly with foil and roast for 3.5-4 hours until tender.
- Remove foil and broil for 5 minutes to crisp the surface.
- Garnish with cilantro and mint before serving.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, marinate the lamb overnight.
- Adjust spice levels to taste.
- Serve with couscous or flatbread.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of lamb
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
