Description
Succulent rack of lamb crusted with aromatic garlic and herbs promises a culinary journey through Mediterranean flavors. Crisp exterior and tender meat create a luxurious dining experience that elevates your evening meal with elegant simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Lamb:
- 2 frenched racks of lamb
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 cup lightly packed fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons dry rosemary
- 10 to 12 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
Cooking Liquid:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Craft a zesty herb mixture by pulsing garlic, olive oil, parsley, rosemary, and red pepper flakes in a food processor until finely chopped and well integrated.
- Generously season lamb racks with kosher salt and pepper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Massage the herb blend thoroughly into the lamb, allowing it to permeate the meat’s surface at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
- Position oven rack to top level and heat to 450°F (230°C), preparing a sheet pan for roasting.
- Position lamb racks fat side up on the sheet pan, ensuring even spacing.
- Roast for 15 minutes, creating a beautiful initial sear and herb crust.
- Carefully rotate racks, exposing the opposite side to intense heat.
- Continue roasting for 5-10 minutes, monitoring internal temperature for preferred doneness (rare, medium-rare, or medium).
- Remove from oven and immediately tent with aluminum foil, allowing meat to rest and juices to redistribute for approximately 10 minutes.
- Slice between bone ribs and serve, presenting the herb-crusted lamb with its aromatic, golden exterior.
Notes
- Ensure lamb is at room temperature before cooking to guarantee even heat distribution and tender meat.
- 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium.
- Remove excess fat from lamb racks to prevent flare-ups and create a crispier exterior crust.
- Marinate lamb for maximum flavor absorption, but avoid acidic marinades that can toughen the meat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg