Greek Style Lamb Wrapped in Parchment

This greek style lamb wrapped in parchment features tender lamb marinated in aromatic herbs and spices, enveloped in parchment paper for a flavorful and juicy dish. The slow cooking method ensures that the lamb is infused with the essence of garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs, creating a delightful meal perfect for any occasion. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience.

This recipe is greek style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 20 min prep and 90 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 90 min · Total: 110 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include fresh parsley, lamb shoulder, salt, oregano.
• Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 800 g lamb shoulder (cubed)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oregano (dried)
• 4 sheets parchment paper
• 4 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large bowl, combine the cubed lamb, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
3. Toss the ingredients together until the lamb is well coated in the marinade, then let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
4. Cut the parchment paper into large squares, enough to wrap the lamb cubes comfortably.
5. Place a portion of the marinated lamb in the center of each parchment square and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
6. Fold the parchment over the lamb, creating a sealed packet to trap the steam inside.
7. Arrange the packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes.
8. Once cooked, carefully open the packets, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Fat: 30 g
• Carbohydrates: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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