Rack of lamb with a herb crust
The rack is one of the most expensive cuts of lamb, but the meat is so tender and delicious it’s worth splashing out once in a while. This looks really impressive, and it’s not difficult to cook. Racks are usually sold French-trimmed, which means that the fat is neatly trimmed off the bones, making the dish look pleasingly cheffy. The meat is best served pink under its crunchy, herby crust.
Ingredients
Instructions
3 steps- 1
Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Heat a large, heavy-based frying pan and brown the meat, fat-side down, for 5 minutes. Brown the remaining sides, then transfer the racks to a roasting tin, facing each other, with the bones interlocking.
- 2
Mix the breadcrumbs with the herbs and garlic, and stir in a pinch of salt and some black pepper. Brush the fat side of each rack with the mustard and cover with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing it carefully so it sticks.
- 3
Roast the lamb for 25-30 minutes for medium-rare meat. Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil and leave to rest for 8-10 minutes. Carve each rack into individual cutlets and serve with a red wine gravy.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 188 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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