Description
Impress your guests with this elegant Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary. Tender racks of lamb coated with a flavorful herb mixture and crunchy breadcrumbs, roasted to perfection. A show-stopping main dish for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Rack of Lamb:
- 2 racks of lamb (about 1.5 pounds each, frenched)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Herb Crust:
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Season Lamb: Pat lamb dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Sear Lamb: Sear lamb in a skillet until browned.
- Prepare Herb Mixture: Combine garlic, rosemary, thyme, and mustard.
- Coat Lamb: Rub herb mixture on lamb, then press breadcrumb mixture onto it.
- Roast: Roast lamb in the oven until desired doneness.
- Rest and Serve: Let lamb rest before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Marinate lamb for enhanced flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or red wine reduction.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 rack (approximately 4 chops)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
