Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Mint Pesto

Name: Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Mint Pesto
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 frenched rack of lamb (about 1.5 lbs); 2 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 3 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup shelled pistachios; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

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Elevate your dinner party or holiday meal with this stunning Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb. A frenched rack is coated in a vibrant paste of fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic, and Dijon mustard, then roasted until the exterior is fragrant and crisp and the interior is a perfect medium-rare. Resting ensures juicy, tender meat. It's accompanied by a bright, herby mint pesto made with pistachios, offering a refreshing contrast to the rich lamb. This recipe delivers on elegance and flavor while being surprisingly straightforward. It's the ultimate centerpiece for a special occasion like Easter, Mother's Day, or a romantic dinner, promising to impress every guest at the table.

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A golden brown herb-crusted rack of lamb resting on a cutting board with mint pesto

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time25 min

Servings2 servings

Equipment

Oven-safe skillet or roasting panFood processorMeat thermometer

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat lamb dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
2
In a small bowl, mix Dijon, chopped rosemary, thyme, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp olive oil to form a paste. Rub all over the lamb.
3
Heat remaining oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Sear the lamb, fat-side down, for 3-4 minutes until browned.
4
Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 130-135°F for medium-rare. Let rest for 10 minutes.
5
While lamb rests, make pesto: blend mint, pistachios, parmesan, 1 garlic clove, and 1/4 cup olive oil until smooth. Season. Slice lamb between bones and serve with pesto.

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Leckere Rezepte

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