RACK OF LAMB WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

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Herb-and-bread-crumb coatings are classic on rack of lamb, but leaving out the crumbs lightens the dish. Get the recipe.

Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Categories     Lamb     Herb     Roast     Summer     Gourmet     Easter     Spring     Meat     Entertaining

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For lamb
2 (8-rib) frenched racks of lamb (each rack 1 1/2 lb), trimmed of all but a thin layer of fat
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
For herb coating
1/2 head new garlic or 3 large regular garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Special Equipment
an instant-read thermometer

Steps:

  • Brown lamb:
  • Heat a dry 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until hot, at least 2 minutes. Meanwhile, pat lamb dry and rub meat all over with salt and pepper. Add oil to hot skillet, then brown racks, in 2 batches if necessary, on all sides (not ends), about 10 minutes per batch.
  • Transfer racks to a small (13- by 9-inch) roasting pan.
  • Coat and roast lamb:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Stir together garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, and oil. Coat meaty parts of lamb with herb mixture, pressing to help adhere. Roast 15 minutes, then cover lamb loosely with foil and roast until thermometer inserted diagonally into center of meat registers 120°F, 5 to 10 minutes more. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes. (Internal temperature will rise to 125 to 130°F for medium-rare while lamb stands.)
  • Cut each rack into 4 double chops.

April Buie
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the garlic and herbs gave it a delicious flavor.


Moman Butt
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the garlic and herbs gave it so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Yonn Lay
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out so tender and juicy. The garlic and herbs really complemented the flavor of the lamb.


Sakil Pk
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the garlic and herbs gave it so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Minenhle Mabika
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the garlic and herbs gave it a delicious flavor.


Rozi Muhammad
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the garlic and herbs gave it so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Kiran Asim
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out so tender and juicy. The garlic and herbs really complemented the flavor of the lamb.


Abdullah Noor
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the garlic and herbs gave it so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Tony Montano
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the garlic and herbs gave it a delicious flavor.


Soba Sucka
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the garlic and herbs gave it so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Wreckerman Stan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out so tender and juicy. The garlic and herbs really complemented the flavor of the lamb.


Jamal Hussain
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the garlic and herbs gave it so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Andile Mabaso
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the garlic and herbs gave it a delicious flavor.


Stacy Davey
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the garlic and herbs gave it so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Gran Kaka
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out so tender and juicy. The garlic and herbs really complemented the flavor of the lamb.


Akinrinoye Gbolahan
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the lamb and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdulrasheed Mumeen
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the garlic and herbs gave it so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again.