Transform your ordinary lamb dishes into extraordinary meals with this perfect lamb seasoning recipe. Infused with a flavorful and classic blend of herbs and spices for lamb, this spice mix recipe will become your go-to for all your lamb recipes.
Recipes to use this seasoning on: Sous Vide Leg of Lamb, Smoked Leg of Lamb, Sous Vide Lamb Chops or Smoked Rack of Lamb.
Lamb Spices
To really bring out the flavor of lamb, nothing beats the right seasoning; this specific mix is a great way to enhance the flavor and aroma of your dishes.
Here’s the best seasoning for lamb if you’re looking for the classic garlic herb mix:
- Rosemary, fresh or dried
- Thyme, fresh or dried
- Oregano, fresh or dried
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Other than the oregano, it’s pretty close to the very popular Prime Rib Rub.
Lamb Marinade
Prefer a marinade over a dry rub? This spice rub can easily turn into a lamb chop marinade. Just add 1 batch of the lamb seasoning to 1/4 cup of olive oil. That’s it!
Variations
Fresh Herbs – Instead of using dried herbs, swap in fresh herbs. You will need to adjust the measurements for each fresh ingredient by using 3x the amount of dried. For example, 1 tsp of dried rosemary would need to be replaced by 1 tbsp of fresh rosemary (= 3 tsp).
Spicy – throw in some red pepper flakes if you like a little heat. Start with 1 tsp and work your way up from there.
Greek – for a Greek twist, add in a little lemon juice and mint. Serve with this tzatziki sauce.
What Other Herbs and Spices Go Well With Lamb?
Other herbs and spices that work well: paprika, mustard powder, coriander, cumin, cayenne, dried lemon peels, sage, and mint. Mix and match as you please!
If you need a good binder, we highly recommend using our Dijon mustard recipe.
Expert Tips
- Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your taste preferences.
- Marinate your meat for at least an hour to ensure maximum flavor absorption.
- Store the spice mix in an airtight container, for up to 6 months.
Recipe Ideas
This lamb seasoning recipe is versatile and will enhance the flavors of your favorite dishes. Here are a few recipe ideas:
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Ingredients
WITH DRIED INGREDIENTS
- 2 tsp dried rosemary (*Note 1)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (*Note 1)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano (*Note 1)
- ½ tsp salt + more to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper + more to taste
WITH FRESH INGREDIENTS
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme
- ½ Tbsp fresh oregano
- ½ tsp salt + more to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper + more to taste
Instructions
Dried Ingredients
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an air tight container for up to 6 months.
Fresh Ingredients
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl right before using it.
