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Roasted Rack of Lamb Recipe

Savory Roasted Rack of Lamb Recipe for Perfect Entertaining

This Roasted Rack of Lamb Recipe delivers restaurant-quality results for perfect entertaining, balancing textures and flavors for an unforgettable experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 6 large sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Lamb
  • 2 racks lamb (about 2 pounds each)
  • Flaky salt for sprinkling (optional)

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Marinating the Lamb
  1. Finely grate 6 garlic cloves and pick the leaves from 6 fresh rosemary sprigs, then finely chop (4 to 6 tablespoons). In a medium bowl, add 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper, and stir to combine.
Preparing the Lamb for Roasting
  1. Place 2 lamb racks on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread the rosemary rub all over the lamb racks (about 1/4 cup each). Position the racks so the rib bones point down. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour, or refrigerate covered for up to 12 hours; if refrigerated, let sit at room temperature for 1 hour before roasting.
Roasting the Lamb
  1. After 30 minutes, arrange a rack in the upper third of the oven and heat the oven to 450?F.
  2. Roast the lamb for 15 minutes. Flip the racks and roast until the thickest part registers 130?F on an instant-read thermometer for medium-rare, about 10 minutes longer.
Resting and Serving
  1. Transfer the racks to a clean cutting board and let rest for at least 10 minutes. To carve, cut between the rib bones into individual chops. Lightly sprinkle with flaky salt if desired. Place on a serving platter and garnish with more fresh rosemary if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rackCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Feel free to add your favorite herbs and spices to customize the flavor of the lamb.

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