Lemon Butter Roasted Spring Lamb

Ingredients

• 1 spring lamb fore or hind quarter
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• Mint sauce
• Green peas or asparagus tips

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 425°F. Place lamb in a roasting pan with a little water.
2. 2 Roast for 15-18 minutes per pound, basting frequently until thoroughly cooked.
3. 3 While roasting, prepare dressing: mix butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. 4 Remove lamb from oven. Place dressing under the shoulder bone and let stand 1 minute.
5. 5 Carve into squares and serve with mint sauce and green peas or asparagus.