Description
An elegant herb-crusted rack of lamb featuring a crispy, aromatic breadcrumb coating and tender, juicy meat, perfect for special occasions or refined home dining.
Ingredients
- 1 rack of lamb (8 ribs, about 1.5–2 lbs or 680–900 g)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup (30 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Trim excess fat from the rack of lamb and french the bones if needed. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Season the lamb generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix until slightly moist.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the lamb for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then brush the meaty side with Dijon mustard.
- Press the herb and breadcrumb mixture firmly onto the mustard-coated surface.
- Transfer to the oven and roast for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 57°C (135°F) for medium-rare.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing between ribs and serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness.
- Reduce herb quantities if using dried herbs instead of fresh.
- Add grated Parmesan for extra flavor.
- Substitute part of breadcrumbs with ground nuts for a nutty crust.
- Let the lamb rest after cooking to retain juices.
- Avoid overcooking to keep the meat tender.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven at 150°C (300°F) to avoid drying out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 rack
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
