7 Simple and Delicious Easter Lamb Recipes

From fall-apart tender shanks to garlic encrusted chops, any of these delicious lamb recipes are sure to convert you—and the whole family—into fans of roasts and braises.

Roasted lamb has been the main attraction on many Easter tables for years. Whether you’ve been serving it every spring or want to finally give it a try, we have plenty of simple recipes for you below!

Roasted Leg of Lamb

Roasted Leg of Lamb is one of the most popular ways to offer this tender meat on Easter, and this surefire recipe is the perfect way to serve it up.

Using a bit of garlic, fresh herbs, Dijon, and oil, you’ll give the leg a good rub and work to get the ingredients into score marks made over the surface. From there, your oven naturally does the rest of the work. Be sure to serve this with Chungah’s Hasselback Potatoes to really get the dramatic aesthetics right.

Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Herbs

Rack of lamb is surprisingly easy to prepare and also makes a stunning Easter centerpiece. Right around this time of year, lamb is easy to find in the butcher’s corner in most supermarkets. Ask for a frenched rack of lamb trimmed with only a bit of fat remaining.

A quick browning session followed by a garlic and herb rub, and then a quick oven roast and some rest time are all it takes for this rack of lamb to reach a gorgeous medium-rare. Follow directions for reaching other desired internal temperatures.

Greek Boneless Leg of Lamb Braise

Oven roasts boast an all-meaty flavor that many people treasure, but if you’re looking for more of a brothy braise, lamb tastes amazing that way, too!

There’s no better way to soak all the hearty flavors into one easy dish than with this Greek-inspired braise (or slow-cooked) boneless leg of lamb. Dotted garlic cloves and a wet spice rub work wonders in producing astounding flavor, and the pearl onions add just the right touch before indulging in this fork-tender meal.

Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder

Fresh rosemary and warm garlic cloves work in tandem to produce this roast lamb dinner everyone will love. It’s super easy to put together, even though it looks elaborate and fancy. You’ll definitely wow all your guests.

After achieving the guaranteed fall-apart-tender results, you’ll be proud of the striking results. Be sure to finish this dish with a drizzle of scratch gravy for a well-rounded taste.

Garlic and Herb Crusted Lamb Chops

These garlic and herb encrusted chops finished just right in a rich pan sauce will have you hooked on lamb. This easy-to-follow recipe is probably the easiest way to serve lamb chops with minimal ingredients and very little actual cooking time involved.

Plus, this recipe delivers restaurant-worthy results and feeds a family of three or four! So, if you are looking for a simple yet elegant meal to present on Easter, this one’s for you.

Red Wine-Braised Lamb Neck

Wine-braised lamb neck is a cheaper alternative to the rack or chops. Plus, it’s a comforting one-pot dish that’ll feed many. The meat will transform into the most tender and full-bodied plate of delish because it’s cooked low and slow.

The recipes call for discarding the veggies, but we say to keep these for an extra hearty appeal. Serve this dish over a heaping pile of buttery mashed potatoes.

Slow Roasted Lamb Shanks in a Red Wine Sauce

This luxuriantly flavored dish boasts incredible results you’ll want to make again every year. The straightforward recipe takes you through a quick searing session, followed by making the rich red wine sauce, which immerses flawlessly into the meat over a two-hour braise.

Like an Osso Bucco dish, the wine-braised lamb shanks serve excellently on a small mound of mashed potatoes finished with a generous drizzle of the extra sauce.

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Don’t let cooking lamb intimidate you. Armed with any of these easy-to-follow recipes, you’ll have a gorgeous meal ready to surprise the whole family this Easter Sunday.