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Herb Crusted Rack Of Lamb

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb is an easy and flavor forward protein to make for your next dinner. This recipe is simple and pairs nicely with a veggie and whole grain! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 239 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the lamb:
  • 1 rack of lamb, frenched with fat cap removed
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
For the herb crust:
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 prigs fresh rosemary (stems removed)
  • 2 prigs fresh thyme (stems removed)
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley, fresh, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. freshly grated parmesan
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp. olive oil (just enough for the crust to come together a little bit)
  • optional: pinch of red pepper chili flakes

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Generously season all sides of the lamb with salt and pepper. You may need a little more salt or pepper, it is up to your liking.In an oven safe skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Sear each side of the lamb until you get color, which is typically 1-2 minutes. Keep your eye on it. Sear each side. While it is searing on one of the sides, place 2 Tbsp. butter in the pan and baste butter onto lamb. Place in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, make the herb crust. (Or this can be done prior to cooking). Place all ingredients into a food processor and process until crumbly. Mixture should not be wet.Remove the lamb from the oven and using a pastry brush, coat the lamb with 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard.
  4. Next, coat the herb crust all around the lamb.*Place back into the oven for 8-10 minutes until 140 degrees F. It will continue to cook once removed from oven (safe internal temperature for lamb is 145 degrees F).Let lamb rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing into each rib. This will lock in the juices and let it continue to cook to reach 145 degrees F.

Notes

  • *Pat the herb mixture on vs. rubbing so the herbs stay even across the lamb.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 2lamb chops Calories 239kcal (12%) Protein 10.7g (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 239

% Daily Value*

Serving 2lamb chops
Calories 239kcal 12%
Protein 10.7g 21%

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