Best 11 Baked Rack Of Lamb Recipes

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Baked rack of lamb is a classic dish that is both elegant and flavorful. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner party or simply want to enjoy a luxurious meal at home, this dish is sure to impress. With its tender, juicy meat and crispy exterior, baked rack of lamb is a true culinary delight.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED RACK OF LAMB



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Tender, succulent, and flavorful, this roasted rack of lamb comes out reliably perfect every time.

Provided by Vered DeLeeuw

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 rack of lamb (Frenched (cut so that the rib bones are exposed), 1 1/2 lb, 8 ribs)
Olive oil spray
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • An hour before you start roasting the lamb, line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray it with olive oil spray.
  • Place the rack of lamb on the prepared baking sheet, fat side up. Score the fat by making small shallow slits, 1 inch apart.
  • Liberally spray both sides of the lamb with olive oil and sprinkle it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, rosemary, and thyme. Allow the meat to rest on the counter for about an hour and come to room temperature.
  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Roast the meat in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part (and not touching the bone) reads 135 degrees F (medium-rare), about 25 minutes.
  • Remove the lamb from the oven. Transfer it to a cutting board. Cover with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • To cut the rack into individual ribs, turn it upside down, locate where the bones are, and carefully cut between them using a sharp chef's knife. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 ribs, Calories 433 kcal, Protein 30 g, Fat 33 g, Sodium 538 mg

OVEN ROASTED RACK OF LAMB



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 racks of lamb, 6 bones each, frenched
Salt and pepper
Dijon mustard
Seasoned bread crumbs, for dredging

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Season lamb with salt and pepper. Brush lamb with Dijon mustard, to coat. Dredge in breadcrumbs. Place on a rack into the oven for 20 minutes. Remove and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calorie, Fat 26.3 grams, SaturatedFat 10.9 grams, Carbohydrate 2.4 grams, Fiber 0.2 grams, Protein 21 grams

RACK OF LAMB



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 racks of lamb, "frenched" (see note)

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, process the salt, rosemary, and garlic until they're as finely minced as possible. Add the mustard and balsamic vinegar and process for 1 minute. Place the lamb in a roasting or sheet pan with the ribs curving down, and coat the tops with the mustard mixture. Allow to stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Roast the lamb for exactly 20 minutes for rare or 25 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from the oven and cover with aluminum foil. Allow to sit for 15 minutes, then cut into individual ribs and serve.

ROASTED RACK OF LAMB



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I have had this recipe for a long time, and always enjoy making it. You can also do the same thing with beef or pork.

Provided by JENNINE1980

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (7 bone) rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Move oven rack to the center position.
  • In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss in 2 tablespoons olive oil to moisten mixture. Set aside.
  • Season the rack all over with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy oven proof skillet over high heat. Sear rack of lamb for 1 to 2 minutes on all sides. Set aside for a few minutes. Brush rack of lamb with the mustard. Roll in the bread crumb mixture until evenly coated. Cover the ends of the bones with foil to prevent charring.
  • Arrange the rack bone side down in the skillet. Roast the lamb in preheated oven for 12 to 18 minutes, depending on the degree of doneness you want. With a meat thermometer, take a reading in the center of the meat after 10 to 12 minutes and remove the meat, or let it cook longer, to your taste. Let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes, loosely covered, before carving between the ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 94.1 mg, Fat 40.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1368.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

GARLIC HERB CRUSTED ROAST RACK OF LAMB RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: rack of lamb, salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic, breadcrumb, fresh flat-leaf parsley, fresh rosemary, grated parmesan cheese, whole grain dijon mustard

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ lb rack of lamb, frenched
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
¾ cup breadcrumb
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 ½ tablespoons fresh rosemary
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 ½ tablespoons whole grain dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Season lamb generously with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a cast iron over medium high heat.
  • To the hot pan, add in 4 tablespoons of the the olive oil, along with the lamb and garlic. Sear all sides of the lamb until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove browned lamb, and place cooked lamb onto a baking sheet.
  • Remove garlic and add to food processor with along with the breadcrumbs, parsley, parmesan, rosemary, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Pulse until combined. Pour onto a large plate.
  • Brush the top and sides of the lamb with mustard.
  • Coat the top and sides of the lamb with the breadcrumb mixture and roast in oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • Allow to rest before slicing.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 1 gram

RACK OF LAMB



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I first started cooking in college and have continued to do so ever since. Grilling is what I like best, but I bake this rack of lamb in the oven for the best results.-Bob Paffenroth, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 racks of lamb (1 to 1-1/2 pounds each), trimmed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Place lamb on a rack in a greased large roasting pan; brush with mustard. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper. Press onto the meat. Combine butter and garlic; drizzle over meat. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove from the oven and cover loosely with foil. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.

INA GARTEN'S RACK OF LAMB



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A nice savory glaze of salt, rosemary, thyme, garlic, mustard, and balsamic vinegar makes this lamb recipe sing a lovely song. Recipe developed by Ina Garten (aka the Barefoot Contessa), and slightly adapted by me.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon thyme, crushed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 racks of lamb, frenched (see below)

Steps:

  • In bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, process the salt, rosemary, thyme and garlic until they're as finely minced as possible.
  • Now add the mustard and balsamic vinegar and process for about 1 minute.
  • Put the lamb in a roasting pan with the ribs curving down, and coat the tops with the mustard mixture. Allow to stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Roast lamb for exactly 20 minutes for rare or 25 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from oven and cover with aluminum foil. Allow to sit for 15 minutes, then cut into individual ribs and serve.
  • Frenching is the technique of cutting meat away from the top of a rib or chop before cooking to expose part of the bone. Ask your butcher to trim and french the rack for you. If a butcher is unavailable, follow these steps for presentation-worthy chops: Remove the thick layer of fat from bone side of rack by pulling it away with your hands and using a thin sharp knife to cut through the end; discard. (Bits of lean meat within the fat layer can be frozen for soup.) Remove meat between the ribs to 1 to 2 inches of the eye of the meat by cutting down and up along the bones. Scrape remaining bits of meat from the bone.

BREADED RACK OF LAMB



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"This recipe is so easy and quick to prepare," notes Lorene Whittingham of Denver, Colorado. "We have lamb often on Saturday nights for dinner along with double-baked potatoes, tossed salad and a vegetable."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 rack of lamb (1 pound) , trimmed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Place the lamb on a greased rack in a greased roasting pan; rub with garlic, salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, butter, parsley and thyme. Press onto the meat. , Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 530mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

BBQ ROASTED RACK OF LAMB



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Cooking rack of lamb can be intimidating for many people, but this elegant recipe is so easy to prepare it will soon become a staple in your entertaining repertoire.

Provided by Heinz

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Heinzitup.com

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
2 tablespoons Heinz Worcestershire Sauce
2 tablespoons Heinz® Apple Cider Vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 large red onions, sliced thickly
2 racks lamb

Steps:

  • Stir ketchup with Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, garlic, parsley, oregano, lemon zest, pepper and salt. Divide mixture in half.
  • Thread onion slices onto skewers so that they resemble lollipops. Brush half the marinade over lamb and onions. Marinate for 15 minutes. Preheat grill to medium. Set onions and lamb on grill, meaty side down.
  • Grill, turning and basting often, for 25 minutes or until medium-rare. Grill onions for the same time, turning as needed. Rest meat for 10 minutes. Cut into 2 rib portions. Serve with onion rings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 184.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 50.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 2219.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CRISP-ROASTED RACK OF LAMB



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 racks of lamb, each about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Strip most of the surface fat from the lamb. (Your butcher may already have done this.) Cut between the ribs, almost down to the meaty eye. Divide each rack in half down the middle, sprinkle with salt and pepper and place in a roasting pan.
  • Roast for 15 minutes, then insert a meat thermometer straight in from one end into the meatiest part. If it reads 125 degrees or more, remove the lamb immediately. If it reads 120 degrees or less, put the lamb back for about 5 minutes, no more. Remove and let sit for 5 minutes; this will give you medium- to medium-rare lamb on the outer ribs, medium rare-to-rare in the center. Cook a little longer for more doneness. Serve, separating the ribs, if desired, by cutting down straight through them.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 849, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 78 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 35 grams, Sodium 727 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

HERB ROASTED RACK OF LAMB



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy

Time 1h

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons dried lavender
1 1/2 teaspoons each dried basil, thyme, fennel seed and savory
1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoon dried fennel seed
1 1/2 teaspoon dried savory
1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 racks of spring lamb, about 1 1/2 pounds each, fully trimmed and frenched by your butcher
1/3 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Combine the herbs, peppercorns, cinnamon and bread crumbs in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Completely coat the racks of lamb with the honey. Cover with a thick layer of the seasoned bread crumbs. Put the lamb on a rack over a roasting pan and roast until a meat thermometer inserted in the rack reads 125 degrees for rare meat, or 130 for medium rare, about 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove the lamb from the oven. Season with salt. Let it rest at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Tips:

  • Choose the right lamb rack. Look for a rack that is evenly marbled and has a good amount of meat on the bones.
  • Prepare the lamb rack properly. Trim off any excess fat and silver skin from the lamb rack. You can also score the fat on the lamb rack to help it cook evenly.
  • Season the lamb rack generously. Use a variety of herbs and spices to season the lamb rack, such as garlic, rosemary, thyme, and salt and pepper.
  • Cook the lamb rack to your desired doneness. The lamb rack can be cooked in the oven, on the grill, or in a pan. The cooking time will vary depending on the method you choose and the thickness of the lamb rack.
  • Let the lamb rack rest before carving. Once the lamb rack is cooked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Baked rack of lamb is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following the tips above, you can cook a rack of lamb that is juicy, tender, and flavorful. Serve the lamb rack with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a salad.

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