5 from 36 votes
Dijon Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
This Dijon herb crusted rack of lamb is an easy, yet impressive dinner for two. Roasted to succulent, juicy perfection, this restaurant quality rack of lamb is perfect for a special dinner date night.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
2
Servings
Calories:
1243 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 rack of lamb about 1 ½ - 2 lbs, with 8 chops
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon mint minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh, minced
- 1 teaspoon rosemary minced fresh
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper freshly cracked, to taste
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Dijon mustard heaping tablespoon
Notes
- Remove the rack of lamb from the refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to cooking so it can come to room temperature. This helps it cook evenly.
- If using a larger rack of lamb or making more than one at a time, double the mustard and herb Panko breadcrumb mixture.
- Be sure to remove the fat cap on the top of the lamb of that there's not a thick layer of fat between the meat and crust.
- Allow the lamb to sit for at least 10 minutes before roasting to help the crust adhere.
- If the breadcrumbs are not browned by the time the meat is done, you can broil it until they turn golden. But watch closely - it can easily burn.
- It's imperative to let the lamb rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing so that it stays juicy.
- While the lamb is resting, you can tent it with foil to keep it warm, but avoid creating a tight seal or it will steam and cause the breadcrumbs to get mushy.
- I prefer cutting the lamb into double chops rather than single. It's easier, keeps the meat juicier and more of the crust intact.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1243kcal
(62%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
112g
(172%)
Saturated Fat
42g
(210%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
(71%)
Monounsaturated Fat
52g
(260%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
189mg
(63%)
Sodium
677mg
(28%)
Potassium
529mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
6IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1243
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1243kcal | 62% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 112g | 172% |
| Saturated Fat | 42g | 210% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 52g | 260% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 677mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 529mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.