Grilled Leg of Lamb With Spicy Lime Yogurt Sauce
INGREDIENTS
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TOTAL TIME 45 minutes, plus at least 2 hours’ marinating
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FOR THE LAMB:
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1 (5- to 6-pound) boneless butterflied leg of lamb, well trimmed
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup mixed chopped thyme and rosemary
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Grated zest of 1 orange
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1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
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8 garlic cloves, minced
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2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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FOR THE YOGURT SAUCE:
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1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
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1/2 cup basil leaves
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1/4 cup mint leaves
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 (1-inch-thick) slice of ginger, coarsely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, peeled
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1 small jalapeño, halved and seeded if desired
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1 large scallion, trimmed
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Grated zest of 1 lime
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or to taste
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
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