Roasted Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic

• 1 (3-pound) rolled boned leg of lamb, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. Secure roast at 1-inch intervals with heavy string.  Rub surface of roast with rosemary and garlic. Place roast on the rack of a broiler pan or roasting pan; insert a meat thermometer into thickest portion of roast.  Bake at 450° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until thermometer registers 140° (medium-rare) to 155° (medium).
3. Sprinkle with salt. Place roast on a cutting board; cover loosely with foil. Let stand 10 minutes. (Temperature of roast will increase 5° upon standing.)  Remove string before slicing.