Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our succulent rack of lamb, expertly prepared with a tantalizing pesto crumb crust. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors, combining the richness of lamb with the vibrant freshness of basil pesto and the nutty crunch of toasted breadcrumbs. Savor the tender lamb chops, perfectly cooked to your desired doneness, complemented by the aromatic and flavorful pesto crumbs that add a burst of herbal goodness in every bite. Accompanied by a medley of roasted vegetables and a velvety smooth mint sauce, this rack of lamb is an exceptional main course that will impress your family and friends.
In addition to the rack of lamb recipe, you'll also find a selection of other delectable dishes in this article. Learn how to create a flavorful pesto sauce from scratch, using fresh basil, aromatic pine nuts, and tangy Parmesan cheese. Discover the secrets to making perfectly roasted vegetables, ensuring they are tender on the inside and beautifully caramelized on the outside. And for a refreshing accompaniment, whip up a creamy mint sauce that adds a delightful pop of freshness to the hearty lamb.
Elevate your culinary skills and create a memorable dining experience with this comprehensive guide to preparing a rack of lamb with pesto crumbs. From the succulent lamb chops to the vibrant pesto and roasted vegetables, each element of this dish is carefully crafted to deliver an unforgettable taste sensation.
PANKO-CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- In a medium bowl, crumble the goat cheese with a fork. Add the panko, garlic, rosemary, thyme, 1 teaspoon fleur de sel and 1 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and stir to moisten the crumbs. Set aside for a few minutes or cover and refrigerate.
- Remove the racks of lamb from the refrigerator 30 minutes before you plan to cook them. Place the lamb, fat-side up, on the prepared pan. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons fleur de sel and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 12 minutes exactly. Remove from the oven and, working quickly, use a knife to spread the mustard on the top of the lamb. Spread the crumb mixture evenly on the mustard, pressing gently to help the mixture adhere. Return the lamb to the oven right away and continue roasting for another 12 to 18 minutes (depending on the size of the lamb), until the crumbs are golden brown and the meat is 120 degrees F for rare or 125 degrees F for medium rare. (Insert an instant-read thermometer horizontally through the meat.)
- Cover loosely with aluminum foil and allow the lamb to rest for 8 minutes. Cut the racks into single or double chops and serve hot.
HERB-CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB
For those who enjoy a main course of lamb, here's a quick and delicious treatment for it. The easy preparation gives me the extra time I need to focus on other menu items. -Carolyn Schmeling, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, parsley, thyme and garlic. Add oil and toss; set aside. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown meat on both sides. Brush mustard over top of meat, then roll in crumb mixture., Place racks in a shallow baking pan side by side with bones interlaced resting against each other. Bake 30-40 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts :
PARMESAN-CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB
Impressive in size, color and flavor, this take on an old Escoffier recipe brings salt-crunchiness to the exterior of sweet, roasted lamb. Served with Macaroni Milanaise, it makes for a show-off, dinner-party meal of little compare. (Tell no one how easy it is to pull off.)
Provided by Sam Sifton
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450. Put a large frying pan over high heat until very hot. Rub lamb with 1 tablespoon of the oil, season aggressively with salt and pepper and then sear the meat in the pan until it is golden brown all over, approximately 4 minutes a side. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, and let rest for 20 or 30 minutes, until cool.
- In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese and parsley. Rub the cooled-off lamb with the remaining olive oil, then pat the seasoned bread crumbs all over the meat in an even layer.
- Put the lamb back on the baking sheet, and roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 120 degrees, approximately 20 to 30 minutes. (Tent the lamb with foil if the crust threatens to get too dark at the end.) Remove the lamb from the oven, and allow to stand, covered loosely in foil, for 10 minutes or so. (The internal temperature will rise to 125 degrees, or medium-rare, while the lamb sits.) Carve into chops, and serve on a warmed platter.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 247, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 213 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
GARLIC HERB CRUSTED ROAST RACK OF LAMB RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: rack of lamb, salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic, breadcrumb, fresh flat-leaf parsley, fresh rosemary, grated parmesan cheese, whole grain dijon mustard
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season lamb generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a cast iron over medium high heat.
- To the hot pan, add in 4 tablespoons of the the olive oil, along with the lamb and garlic. Sear all sides of the lamb until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove browned lamb, and place cooked lamb onto a baking sheet.
- Remove garlic and add to food processor with along with the breadcrumbs, parsley, parmesan, rosemary, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Pulse until combined. Pour onto a large plate.
- Brush the top and sides of the lamb with mustard.
- Coat the top and sides of the lamb with the breadcrumb mixture and roast in oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Allow to rest before slicing.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 1 gram
RACK OF LAMB WITH MINT-BASIL PESTO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Blend the mint, basil, nuts, cheese, lemon juice, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a food processor until the herbs are finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually blend in 1/3 cup of oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Generously sprinkle the lamb racks with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a grill pan or heavy large skillet over high heat. Place 1 lamb rack in the skillet and cook just until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the lamb rack meat side up on a heavy large baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining 2 lamb racks.
- Roast the lamb in the oven until cooked to desired doneness, about 20 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer the lamb racks to a work surface. Set aside for 10 minutes. Cut the lamb between the bones into single chops. Spread the pesto over 1 cut side of each chop. Arrange the chops, pesto side up, on plates or a platter, and serve.
- Do-Ahead Tip: The pesto and lamb racks may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead. Cover the pesto and lamb separately and refrigerate. Allow extra time for the chilled lamb to roast.
- Alternately, the racks of lamb can be sliced then broiled before serving. To broil the lamb: Use 18 to 24 meaty single lamb rib chops (about 2 1/2 ounces each, from 3 racks of lamb). Preheat the broiler. Arrange the lamb chops in a single layer over 2 heavy baking sheets. Lightly brush the lamb chops with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Watching closely, broil the lamb chops 3 inches from the heat source until cooked to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Spread the pesto over the chops. Arrange the chops pesto side up on plates or a platter, and serve.
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RACK OF LAMB WITH PESTO CRUMBS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Season lamb with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spread the pesto over the surface of the meat. Coat the meat thoroughly with breadcrumbs, packing them down lightly with your hands. Cover the exposed bones with aluminum foil and place lamb, breadcrumb side up, on a baking sheet.
- Roast lamb for 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake 20 minutes longer. Remove lamb from oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then dust lightly with salt. Slice into thick double chops or single chops. Serve immediately.
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH BASIL & MINT PESTO
Score the skin of your lamb and marinate with a herby, garlicky pesto for an extra special Sunday roast
Provided by James Martin
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- First, make the pesto. Put all the ingredients (except the olive oil and lemon juice) and a pinch of salt into the small bowl of a food processor. Pulse until very finely chopped. While the processor is on, drizzle the olive oil in to make a paste. Tip the pesto into a small bowl and stir in the lemon juice.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the scored lamb leg in a large roasting tin and use half the pesto to generously coat the skin and flesh, pressing it between all the cracks for extra juiciness. Put the rest of the pesto in the fridge, covered with cling film, and remove just before serving.
- Roast the lamb for 1 hr 45 mins. Check during cooking that it's not drying out - if the base of the roasting tin starts to look dry, spread a little more pesto over the top of the lamb.
- Remove the lamb from the tin, cover with foil and leave to rest for 30-40 mins before serving on lemon slices and fresh garden herbs, if you like. Carve at the table and serve with the remaining pesto to drizzle over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Fat 49 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Protein 51 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
ROSEMARY-PESTO LAMB RACK
Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 450°F. Place parsley, chopped rosemary, grated Parmesan cheese and garlic in processor. Process to coarse paste. With machine running, gradually add olive oil. Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place lamb on small rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread all pesto over rounded side of lamb. Roast 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F and roast to desired doneness, about 15 minutes longer for medium-rare.
- Cut lamb between bones into chops. Divide chops between 2 plates; garnish with rosemary sprigs.
Tips:
- Choose the right lamb rack: Look for a rack of lamb that is evenly marbled and has a good amount of fat. This will help ensure that the lamb is juicy and flavorful.
- Prepare the pesto crumbs: To make the pesto crumbs, simply combine fresh basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a food processor until finely chopped. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown.
- Sear the lamb rack: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the lamb rack with salt and pepper, then sear it in the hot skillet for a few minutes per side. This will create a nice crust on the outside of the lamb, while keeping the inside juicy.
- Roast the lamb rack: Once the lamb rack is seared, transfer it to a roasting pan. Roast the lamb in a preheated oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, or 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.
- Let the lamb rack rest: Once the lamb rack is roasted, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful lamb rack.
Conclusion:
This recipe for rack of lamb with pesto crumbs is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lamb is tender and juicy, and the pesto crumbs add a flavorful crust. This dish is sure to be a hit with your guests.
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