The Best Grilled Butterflied Lamb Recipe | Cuban Mojo Flavored

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being neutral in flavor.

butterflied lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Serrano adds similar heat, while green bell pepper is milder and cheaper.

cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Ground coriander offers a different flavor profile with health benefits.

Start by mashing 5-6 garlic cloves into a paste with salt.

Add fresh lime juice and orange juice to the garlic paste.

Mix in fresh oregano (or dried oregano) to the marinade.

Place the butterflied lamb in a large ziplock bag and add the marinade.

Marinate for about 4 hours, preferably overnight, but be cautious of acidity breaking down the meat.

Remove the lamb from the marinade and let it come to room temperature before grilling.

Pat the lamb dry to reduce excess marinade that could burn on the grill.

Preheat the grill and lay the lamb flat on the grates for direct heat cooking.

Grill for 6-10 minutes, checking to avoid burning due to sugar in the marinade.

Aim for an internal temperature of 130-135°F for medium-rare.

Remove the lamb from the grill and let it rest covered with foil to redistribute juices.

Reduce the reserved marinade in a saucepan to create a sauce to serve with the lamb.

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