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Rack of Lamb with Red Bell Pepper Butter Sauce

A lamb dish with a sauce that's worthy of special occasions like Valentine's Day, birthdays and anniversaries.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 770 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Lamb:
  • 1 rack lamb (about 2 lbs)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (to lightly coat the rack)
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup white wine
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped, optional)
  • 2 prigs fresh Rosemary
For the Red Bell Pepper Butter Sauce:
  • 1 ½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 large red pepper (diced)
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ tick butter
  • ⅛ tsp salt (to taste)
  • ⅛ tsp white pepper (to taste)

Instructions

A day before serving this rack of lamb:
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  1. Salt and marinate the lamb by soaking the rack of lamb in a large bowl of water for half an hour. Drain, then  sprinkle with a light coating of Kosher salt. Let drain on rack for about 45 minutes then rinse off the salt
  2. Marinate lamb with the extra virgin olive oil and white wine, cloves of minced garlic, and fresh rosemary sprigs; turn after 12 hours
The following day:
  1. Preheat the barbecue, oven or air fryer.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the red bell pepper sauce by putting the extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan over medium high heat, then add the garlic and diced red pepper.
  3. Sauté for about 5 minutes, then add the chicken stock and continue to cook until the liquid is reduced by half.
  4. Next, add the heavy cream and reduce while cooking over low heat. When it begins to have a light, creamy consistency, add the butter and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Remove from heat and blend to a very smooth sauce with an immersion blender (put in a jar) or a blender or food processor. (I have a VitaMix and did not need to strain the sauce, but if you have little pieces of red pepper in the sauce, strain it through a fine mesh strainer.)
Cook the lamb on the grill to your liking:
  1. Or you can roast it in the oven or air fryer. I cooked mine at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes.
  2. Let the lamb rest for about 10 minutes covered with a piece of aluminum foil, then slice the rack of lamb.
  3. Serve with the red bell pepper butter sauce and your choice of sides.
  4. You can serve the lamb as you prefer, but I tied 3 together with a sprig of rosemary which is so easy to do, but adds so much to the presentation.

Notes

  • Always use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat. Lamb should be 145 degrees F (at minimum).

Nutrition Information

Serving 2 chops Calories 770kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 74g (114%) Saturated Fat 30g (150%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 35g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 130mg (43%) Sodium 847mg (35%) Potassium 381mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2120IU (42%) Vitamin C 54mg (60%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 770

% Daily Value*

Serving 2 chops
Calories 770kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 74g 114%
Saturated Fat 30g 150%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 35g 175%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 847mg 35%
Potassium 381mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2120IU 42%
Vitamin C 54mg 60%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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