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Oven Roasted Lamb Rack Recipe
Delicious Rosemary & Garlic Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb is made with a simple marinade of aromatic garlic, fresh herbs, and citrusy lemon zest!
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 590 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 rack of lamb typically 8 to 9 ribs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh Rosemary
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 6-8 garlic cloves
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the rack of lamb from the refrigerator and place it in a baking dish. Season both sides of the lamb generously with salt and pepper.
- In a food processor, combine the olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic cloves, and lemon zest and pulse until finely chopped. This can be done by hand by finely chopping the garlic and herbs, then stirring into the oil in a small bowl if you do not have a food processor.
- Rub the marinade over the seasoned lamb and allow it to sit at room temperature for 1 hour before roasting so that it will cook evenly. [See Recipe Notes]
- Heat oven to 450°F. Place the lamb with the fat side up on the baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes before rotating the baking sheet to ensure even cooking and roasting for another 10 minutes for medium-rare meat or 15 minutes for medium doneness (although in my opinion, lamb should is best-served medium-rare).
- Transfer the roasted rack of lamb to a cutting board and allow it to rest for 10 minutes so the juices can redistribute before slicing it into individual chops for serving. Use a sharp knife to slice between the bones, then serve immediately.
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Notes
- Oven Thermometer: When roasting meat in the oven, it's very important that the temperature be correct to help gauge cooking times. If the oven is too warm or too cool, it can make a big difference in the doneness of the meat. A simple oven thermometer can help you check to be sure your oven temperature is running true.
- Storage: Let the meat cool, then store it in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
590kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
70mg
(3%)
Potassium
253mg
(7%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3.2mg
(4%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.