Description
Garlic roasted rack of lamb delivers restaurant elegance right at home. This impressive cut features tender, juicy chops with a golden herb crust. Perfect for date nights, holidays, or when you want to wow dinner guests with gourmet results.
Ingredients
- 2 racks of lamb (8 ribs each)
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
1. Remove lamb from fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Pat completely dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Mix garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, and mustard in bowl. Add breadcrumbs if using for extra crust.
3. Heat butter in skillet over high heat. Sear lamb fat-side down 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
4. Remove from heat and brush herb mixture all over meat side of racks. Press to help crust adhere.
5. Transfer skillet to 400°F oven. Roast 12-15 minutes for medium-rare (135°F internal temperature).
6. Remove from oven and tent with foil. Rest 10 minutes then slice between bones into individual chops.
Notes
French-trimmed racks look most elegant with exposed bones. Ask butcher to prepare them.
Room temperature meat cooks more evenly throughout. Plan ahead for best results.
Fresh herbs make incredible difference in flavor. Rosemary and garlic are classic lamb companions.
Panko breadcrumbs create extra-crispy crust but are optional. They add nice texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg