RACK OF LAMB WITH HERB CRUST AND MINT-BASIL PESTO
If you are looking to impress, there are few foods that will convey the message "you are special" more than a rack of lamb. This one has two simple food processor pestos at play -- one for slathering that will make a nice crust, and one for serving. Frenched simply means very well trimmed of fat, with the bones scraped clean. You can do this yourself, or ask the butcher to do this for you. (Many butchers sell already-Frenched racks of lamb. They are pricy, but you're going for a showstopper here.)
Provided by Katie Workman
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- For the lamb with herb crust: Place the parsley, olive oil, mustard, rosemary, garlic, lemon zest and juice and a generous amount of salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Puree until the mixture becomes a paste. Spread the mixture all over the lamb (try to avoid the bones and get it all on the meat).
- Place the lamb on a rimmed baking sheet bone-side up, and roast until an internal thermometer reaches 130 degrees F for medium rare, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the lamb to a cutting board, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for about 10 minutes.
- For the mint-basil pesto: While the meat is roasting and resting, place the mint, basil, parsley, lemon juice, honey, garlic and some salt and pepper in a clean food processor bowl. Puree to a paste; scrape down the sides of the food processor once and process again. Transfer to a serving bowl with a small spoon to serve.
- Slice the racks of lamb into either single or double chops. Serve with the pesto passed on the side.
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Hastone George
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Shayvion Avery
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Ell ie
[email protected]This recipe is definitely a keeper.
Rohan Aktaa
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Curtis Sellers
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Jensen Judkins
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the herb crust was delicious. The pesto was also a nice addition.
Jake Lombardo
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the herb crust was flavorful. The pesto was also a nice touch, adding a bit of freshness to the dish.
Paul Downey
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the results were fantastic. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the herb crust was crispy and aromatic. The pesto was also a great addition.
Lamiis laki Naanita
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the herb crust was delicious. The pesto was also a nice addition, adding a touch of freshness to the dish.
Mustafa Jamal
[email protected]Amazing recipe! The lamb was incredibly tender and juicy, and the herb crust was flavorful and aromatic. The pesto was also a great addition, adding a refreshing touch to the dish.
Michael Reese
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the herb crust was delicious. The pesto was also a nice touch, adding a bright flavor to the dish.
Hana Alexx
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the herb crust added a nice crispy texture. The pesto was also a great addition.
camillytortilly
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more challenging than I expected, but it was definitely worth the effort. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the herb crust was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again!
Ameer Hyder
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the mint-basil pesto, but it turned out to be delicious! It was the perfect complement to the lamb, adding a refreshing and herbaceous flavor.
Demiyah Bailey
[email protected]This is my new favorite lamb recipe! The herb crust was so aromatic and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the tender lamb. The pesto was also a nice touch, adding a bright freshness to the dish.
Anasa Adamu Aliyu
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the results were stunning. The lamb was cooked to perfection, juicy and tender on the inside with a crispy, flavorful crust on the outside. The pesto was also incredibly easy to make and added a ton of flavor.
Abdulelah AlAlloush
[email protected]This rack of lamb recipe was an absolute hit at my dinner party! The herb crust had a perfect blend of flavors that complemented the lamb beautifully. And the mint-basil pesto added a refreshing touch that made the dish even more special.