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Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack
Tender lamb rack coated in a fragrant herb crust, roasted until golden.
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Cook
- 30 mins
- Serves
- 4
This elegant dish features a rack of lamb coated with a mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and parsley. The crust bakes into a golden, aromatic layer that locks in the juices of the lamb, creating a perfect balance of crisp exterior and tender meat inside. Ideal for dinner parties or festive occasions, this recipe showcases lamb at its finest with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 rack of lamb (about 800 g)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ยฝ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Method
- Preheat oven to 200ยฐC (400ยฐF).
- Season the lamb rack with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, and olive oil to form the crust mixture.
- Brush the lamb rack with Dijon mustard to help the crust stick.
- Press the breadcrumb mixture firmly onto the lamb rack.
- Place the lamb on a roasting tray and cook for 25โ30 minutes, until the crust is golden and the lamb is medium-rare.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into chops.
