Description
A delicious Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb served with a refreshing Mint Pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks of lamb (about 1.5 pounds each), frenched
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For the mint pesto:
- 2 cups fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Season the racks of lamb with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, rosemary, thyme, and the sautéed garlic. Mix well.
- Brush each rack of lamb with Dijon mustard, then press the breadcrumb mixture onto the meat to form a crust.
- Place the racks of lamb on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes for medium-rare, or until the internal temperature reaches 130°F.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- While the lamb is resting, prepare the mint pesto by combining mint leaves, parsley, toasted pine nuts, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve the sliced lamb with a generous dollop of mint pesto on the side.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the lamb in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for a few hours or overnight before cooking.
- You can substitute walnuts or almonds for pine nuts in the pesto for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: varies
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: varies
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: varies