Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb

Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Rest Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
45 mins

Servings:
5

Ingredients

Directions

Gather ingredients.

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.

Combine bread crumbs, parsley, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, mint, rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and lemon zest in the bowl of a food processor. Process until well combined, about 45 seconds. Transfer to a shallow dish and set aside.

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Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high. Pat lamb dry with paper towels. Season with black pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.

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Add lamb to skillet and cook until browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes total.

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Brush the lamb with mustard, then dip and roll into prepared bread crumb mixture to coat, pressing gently to adhere.

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Place lamb on the prepared rack, meat side up, with the bones pointed towards the middle of the rack.

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Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer registers 125 degrees F (52 degrees C) for medium-rare, about 20 minutes, or to desired degree of doneness. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing in between the bones. Serve immediately.

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Cook's Note:

If you don't have a food processor, you can also just finely chop the herbs and garlic and stir it with the bread crumbs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)