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Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary

This rack of lamb is coated with garlic and fresh herbs, then roasted in the oven until tender and juicy. The perfect recipe for any special occasion that takes just minutes to put together!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 482 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 racks of lamb 8 bones each, frenched
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves minced
  • 1 tablespoon thyme leaves minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley leaves minced, plus more for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray.
  2. Place the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley and salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine.
  3. Rub the olive oil mixture all over both racks of lamb. Let the lamb sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 120 degrees F (for medium rare meat).
  5. Remove the racks from the oven. Cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes, or until the thermometer registers 125 degrees F.
  6. Slice the lamb in between the bones. Sprinkle with additional parsley, then serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 482kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 126mg (42%) Sodium 94mg (4%) Potassium 321mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 131IU (3%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 482

% Daily Value*

Calories 482kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 94mg 4%
Potassium 321mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 131IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%

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