Cajun Lamb Roast

• From: American Lamb Board

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp cayenne

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 1/4 tsp chili powder

• 1/4 tsp paprika

• 1/8 tsp garlic powder

• 1 Tbs olive oil

• 1 boneless lamb roast, sirloin or top round

A Southern masterpiece that will satisfy folks around the world.

Directions

• Stir together salt, pepper, cayenne, chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder and rub into lamb.
• Let stand 15 minutes.
• Heat oil to medium-hot and brown lamb on all sides.
• Place lamb in shallow roasting pan or rack and roast in 350ºF oven 35 to 40 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 145ºF for medium-rare, 160ºF for medium, or 170ºF for well.
• When lamb has reached desired degree of doneness, remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes.
• Internal temperature will rise approximately 10 degrees. Slice lamb on diagonal and serve with rice.