Easy Lamb Marinade: Perfect Addition To Any Lamb Recipes (2024)

This lamb marinade is loaded with all of the best spices and herbs to perfectly complement any of your favorite lamb recipes! Marinating your lamb overnight is recommended for the best flavor, but even just 1 hour will make a tasty difference! No matter how you like to prepare your lamb, this marinade will take the flavor to the next level!

Best Lamb Marinade Recipe

I love using marinades to elevate the flavor of a dish, and this lamb marinade is no exception! It uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand to make your lamb taste extra delicious!

You can get some flavor payoff in just an hour of marinating, but I prefer to let the lamb soak in all of the flavors overnight! Trust me, it is worth the wait!

🥘 Lamb Marinade Ingredients

These common ingredients are easy to find if you don't already have them at home! Not to mention, you can always add in some cayenne pepper for some extra spice!

• Oil - 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
• Lemon Juice - 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
• Rosemary - 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary.
• Pepper - 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
• Mint - ½ teaspoon of dried mint.
• Thyme - ¼ teaspoon of dried thyme.
• Basil - ¼ teaspoon of dried basil.
• Parsely - ¼ teaspoon of dried parsley.
• Salt - A pinch of salt to taste.
• Cayenne (optional) - A pinch of cayenne to taste, if desired.

*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

🔪 How To Make Lamb Marinade

Nothing is easier than just mixing together some spices! All you'll need is a bowl or a storage bag and then you are ready to go!

This marinade is meant for one-time use, so do not reuse marinade that has come into contact with raw lamb.

1. Add ingredients. In a mixing bowl (or Ziploc bag), add your 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of rosemary, ¼ teaspoon each of thyme, basil, and parsley, ½ teaspoon of mint, 1 teaspoon of pepper, a pinch salt, and the optional pinch of cayenne pepper.
2. Mix well. Stir until the spices are well incorporated.
3. Add the lamb. Then place your lamb into the bowl (or bag) with the marinade, ensuring that all sides are covered.
4. Marinate. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) before cooking.

This delicious marinade is great for any of your favorite lamb recipes! Finally, check out my post on what to serve with lamb for some great side dish ideas! Enjoy!

💭 Tips & Notes

• Do not reuse marinade that has come into contact with raw meat. After you marinate your lamb make sure to discard any excess marinade.
• To store: Keep your marinade in a sealed bag or container for up to 1 week before using.
• To freeze: You can freeze your marinating lamb once sealed in a freezer storage bag. The meat will marinate while thawing in the refrigerator overnight.

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🥩 Tasty Lamb Recipes

• Pan Seared Lamb Leg Steak- This juicy leg steak is pan-seared to perfection for an easy and delicious entree!
• Roasted Rack of Lamb - No need to sear this lamb, it is simply roasted in the oven!
• Grilled Lamb Steaks - If you're heating up the grill then go ahead and add these grilled lamb steaks to the menu!
• Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb - This lamb dish is incredibly easy to prepare for any occasion!
• Smoked Leg of Lamb - Using the smoker is a great way to make a flavorful and effortless lamb entree!
• Pan Seared Lamb Chops - This dish tastes elegant and fancy, but is super simple to make!

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