Best 8 Olive Crusted Rack Of Lamb Recipes

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Olive crusted rack of lamb is an exquisite dish that combines the succulent flavor of lamb with the aromatic zest of olives. It is an elegant and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. The preparation of olive crusted rack of lamb might seem intimidating, but it is easier to make than it sounds. With the right ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that will surely delight your taste buds.

Let's cook with our recipes!

RACK OF LAMB



Rack of Lamb image

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.

SPICE-CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB



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Rack of lamb is a special-occasion treat. Ask the butcher to french the bones -- removing excess meat and fat, which makes the chops neat to eat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 rack of lamb (8 ribs, about 1 1/4 pounds), frenched
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 tablespoon olive oil
Herb Oil, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut the rack into two 4-rib pieces, and season the meat generously with salt and pepper.
  • Toast the mustard and fennel seeds in a large seasoned cast-iron (or ovenproof) skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly.
  • Heat oil in skillet until hot but not smoking. Place 1 piece of lamb in skillet, bone side down, and brown all over, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate;repeat with remaining piece of lamb. Roll meat in spices to coat (do not coat the cut sides on either end).
  • Return meat to skillet, and transfer to oven. Roast meat until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center (avoiding the bones) registers 135 degrees, or medium-rare, 18 to 24 minutes.
  • Remove meat from skillet, and let stand at least 10 minutes. Cut meat into individual or double chops, and cross the bones, if desired. Serve with herb oil.

HERB-CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB



Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb image

For those who enjoy a main course of lamb, here's a quick and delicious treatment for it. The easy preparation gives me the extra time I need to focus on other menu items. -Carolyn Schmeling, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 frenched racks of lamb (1-1/2 pounds each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, parsley, thyme and garlic. Add oil and toss; set aside. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown meat on both sides. Brush mustard over top of meat, then roll in crumb mixture., Place racks in a shallow baking pan side by side with bones interlaced resting against each other. Bake 30-40 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts :

GARLIC HERB CRUSTED ROAST RACK OF LAMB RECIPE BY TASTY



Garlic Herb Crusted Roast Rack Of Lamb Recipe by Tasty image

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

OLIVE-CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB



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Categories     Lamb     Olive     Roast     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Sauce
2 pounds meaty lamb neck and shoulder stew bones
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 large carrot, peeled, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 cup dry red wine
6 garlic cloves, peeled
2 bay leaves
1 1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
4 cups water
Lamb
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 large shallots, minced (about 3/4 cup)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 cups (or more) fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread
8 ounces Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, pitted, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
3 well-trimmed racks of lamb (each about 1 1/4 pounds)
4 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • For sauce:
  • Sprinkle lamb bones with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add lamb bones and sauté until dark brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer lamb bones to bowl. Add leek, carrot, and onion to same pot. Sauté until golden, about 12 minutes. Add tomato, red wine, garlic, bay leaves, and rosemary; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Add 4 cups water and lamb bones with any accumulated juices. Bring to boil. Cover partially, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened and reduced, about 2 hours. Using tongs, discard lamb bones. Press vegetables and liquid through sieve into large bowl. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.)
  • For lamb:
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and rosemary; sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add breadcrumbs and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add olives and stir until moist clumps form, adding more breadcrumbs if mixture is loose. Season crumb topping with salt and pepper. Cool.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, add lamb racks to skillet, rounded side down. Sear until brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet, seared side up. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard over each. Press crumb topping into mustard. Roast lamb to desired doneness, about 25 minutes for medium.
  • Rewarm sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally. Cut lamb between bones and serve with sauce.

PANKO-CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB



Panko-Crusted Rack of Lamb image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces creamy goat cheese, such as Montrachet
1 1/4 cups panko (Japanese bread flakes)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
Fleur de sel or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Good olive oil
2 racks of lamb (1 1/2 pounds each), trimmed and frenched
3 tablespoons good Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  • In a medium bowl, crumble the goat cheese with a fork. Add the panko, garlic, rosemary, thyme, 1 teaspoon fleur de sel, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and stir to moisten the crumbs. Set aside for a few minutes or cover and refrigerate.
  • Remove the racks of lamb from the refrigerator 30 minutes before you plan to cook them. Place the lamb, fat side up, on the prepared pan. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons fleur de sel and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 12 minutes exactly. Remove from the oven and, working quickly, use a knife to spread the mustard on the top of the lamb. Spread the crumb mixture evenly on the mustard, pressing gently to help the mixture adhere. Return the lamb to the oven right away and continue roasting for another 12 to 18 minutes (depending on the size of the lamb), until the crumbs are golden brown and the meat is 120 degrees F for rare or 125 degrees F for medium rare. (Insert an instant-read thermometer horizontally through the meat.)
  • Cover loosely with aluminum foil and allow the lamb to rest for 8 minutes. Cut the racks into single or double chops and serve hot.

ONE-PAN ROAST RACK OF LAMB & GREEN OLIVE POTATOES



One-pan roast rack of lamb & green olive potatoes image

Serve an easy, romantic meal for two with our roast rack of lamb. We've added olives and anchovies, but leave them out if you want to keep it even simpler

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 rack of lamb (6 bones is ideal)
25g butter
1 onion, finely sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 anchovy, crushed using a pestle and mortar (optional)
small handful of rosemary springs, roughly chopped
500g Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes, finely sliced (use a mandoline if you have one)
10 pitted green olives, chopped
100ml chicken or lamb stock

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 210C/190C fan/gas 7. Generously season the lamb all over and heat the butter in a large ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat. Brown the lamb all over for 10-15 mins, especially the fat side. Remove and set aside on a plate.
  • Put the pan back on the heat and fry the onion for 5-7 mins until softened, then add the garlic, anchovy (if using) and rosemary, and fry for 2 mins more. Carefully arrange the potatoes in the pan with the olives, season, then turn them over so they're fully coated in the mixture, then spread out in an even layer. Pour over the stock, then put in the oven for 30 mins until the potatoes start to crisp at the edges.
  • Sit the lamb on top of the potatoes, fat-side up, and drizzle over any of the juices from the plate. Put the pan back in the oven for 20 mins for lamb that's rare, 25 mins for lamb that's pink but cooked through, and 30 mins for well done. When the lamb is done to your liking, lift onto a carving board and leave to rest for 10 mins. During this time, put the potatoes back in the oven to make them extra crisp. Cut the lamb into chops and serve with the potatoes, the cavolo nero and parsley & caper dressing (see 'goes well with', below).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748 calories, Fat 44 grams fat, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

RACK OF LAMB CRUSTED WITH BLACK OLIVES



Rack of Lamb Crusted with Black Olives image

I'm a big fan of nice, thick lamb chops-and I'm an even bigger fan of nice, thick lamb chops deliciously browned all over! That's exactly what you get with this recipe. Since you remove two bones from an eight-bone rack, these babies are thicker than a normal lamb chop. And, because you sear the chops on both sides-and the fat edge-before schmearing them with the lovely olive purée and finishing them in the oven, the inside stays tender and juicy, and the outside gets a beautiful, delicious, brown crust. Why is that so important? Because brown food tastes good!

Yield serves: 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup kalamata or gaeta olives, pitted
1/2 bunch of fresh oregano, leaves finely chopped
1 clove garlic, smashed
Zest of 1 lemon
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
1 8-bone rack of lamb
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the olives, oregano, garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper. While the machine is running, drizzle in enough olive oil to create a smooth paste. Taste it-it should be olive-y and delicious!
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Using a sharp knife and working from either end, remove the second and seventh bones from the lamb to make it a 6-rib rack; then cut 6 even chops, season them with salt, and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Coat a large sauté pan with olive oil and bring to medium-high heat. Working in batches (if you crowd the pan the chops will steam instead of sear), add the chops and cook, turning once, until beautifully brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Then brown the fatty outside edge as well for another 2 minutes-SOOOOO delicious!
  • When all the chops are done, schmear them generously with the olive purée. Put the chops on a baking sheet and roast for 5 to 6 minutes for medium rare (7 to 8 for medium). Then let them rest for 4 or 5 minutes before digging in.
  • If you're making this for a dinner party, the browning and schmearing can be done ahead of time and the chops can be tossed in the oven just before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality lamb: Look for lamb that is a deep red color and has a firm texture. Avoid lamb that is pale or has a slimy texture.
  • Trim the lamb rack: Remove any excess fat or silver skin from the lamb rack. This will help the lamb cook evenly and prevent it from becoming greasy.
  • Marinate the lamb rack: Marinating the lamb rack in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices will help to tenderize the meat and add flavor.
  • Sear the lamb rack: Sear the lamb rack in a hot skillet until it is browned on all sides. This will help to create a crust on the lamb and lock in the juices.
  • Roast the lamb rack: Roast the lamb rack in a preheated oven until it is cooked to your desired doneness. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the lamb rack and the desired level of doneness.
  • Let the lamb rack rest: Let the lamb rack rest for a few minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
  • Serve the lamb rack: Serve the lamb rack with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Olive crusted rack of lamb is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your lamb rack turns out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a lamb recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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