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Grilled Rack of Lamb with Garlic Herb Crust

Take the mystery out of grilling rack of lamb with this simple recipe. Slathered with a tasty garlic herb marinade and grilled to your perfect doneness on your gas or charcoal grill, this easy recipe is a showstopper.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 386 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1½ - 2 pound rack of lamb Frenched, trimmed of excess fat
FOR THE MARINADE:
  • 5 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

TRIM THE MEAT:
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  1. Use a sharp knife to trim excess fat from1½ - 2 pound rack of lamb, leaving about ⅛"-¼" fat cap.
FOR THE MARINADE:
  1. In a small bowl, combine 5 large cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh mint, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, the zest of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¾ teaspoon black pepper and 2-3 tablespoons olive oil. Stir to combine until you have a thick paste.
FOR THE LAMB:
  1. Spread the marinade over the meat Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour or 8 hours to overnight for more flavor.
  2. Remove the lamb from the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat the grill on high (500°-525°). Place the meat on the grill (fat side down) to sear about 5 minutes. Stay close to the grill in case of flare-ups.
  4. Reduce heat to 425°. Turn the lamb over and roast for 13-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 120° for medium rare. Transfer the rack to a cutting board and tent with aluminum foil.  Let the meat rest for an additional 5-10 minutes.   (It will continue to cook as it rests and achieve a temperature of 125-130° off the grill.)
  5. Cut the rack into double-cut chops.  Arrange on a platter and pour any meat juices over the chops. Scatter with additional fresh herbs and serve.

Notes

  • Though you can marinate for as little as an hour, the garlic herb crust really infuses into the meat if you let it soak for 8-12 hours.

Nutrition Information

Calories 386kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 358mg (15%) Potassium 264mg (8%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.6mg (1%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386

% Daily Value*

Calories 386kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 358mg 15%
Potassium 264mg 6%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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