Craving a succulent and aromatic main course that's perfect for special occasions or a delightful dinner party? Look no further than our guide to cooking a rack of lamb with fresh herbs! This culinary journey will take you through a world of flavors as we delve into the art of preparing this delectable dish. With easy-to-follow steps and a focus on using fresh herbs to enhance the lamb's natural taste, this comprehensive article will help you create a memorable dining experience. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a rack of lamb that's tender, juicy, and bursting with herbal goodness!
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HERB-MARINATED RACK OF LAMB
Rack of lamb is simple to prepare and quite elegant for a proper dinner party. Racks have become so popular and expensive in the U.S. that chefs have turned to overseas sources to supply their restaurants at a much cheaper price. There are many New Zealand producers selling lamb with no added hormones or antibiotics. Small organic and free range producers in the U.S. sell their animals whole, so you not only get two racks you get everything else, legs, shoulders, shanks, etc. as well. Lambs are very small, 35 to 40 pounds, so if you split a whole one with a friend it is easy to use up all of the cuts. The herb marinade for the rack really perfumes the meat if it is done a day or two ahead of time. The same marinade can be used for many other cuts as well. It is best to remove as many of the herbs and garlic before roasting as they will burn and create off flavors.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 13h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Clean the rib bones well by scraping off meat and sinew with a small sharp knife. Cut the racks in 1/2 so that each has four ribs. Mix together the olive oil, crushed garlic, crushed rosemary and thyme sprigs in a large bowl. Add the lamb and coat well. Grind some coarse black pepper over all. Wrap well and marinate the racks overnight.
- The next day remove the lamb from the marinade and scrape off as many herbs as possible. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the lamb well with salt; no additional pepper should be necessary, and sear fat side down until golden, about 7 minutes. Turn over so that the fat side is up and roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Let the rack rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
- To serve, cut each lamb rack into 4 equal pieces, 2 bones per chop and serve on individual plates or a platter with the accompaniments of your choice.
RACK OF LAMB WITH GARLIC AND HERBS
Steps:
- Brown lamb:
- Heat a dry 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until hot, at least 2 minutes. Meanwhile, pat lamb dry and rub meat all over with salt and pepper. Add oil to hot skillet, then brown racks, in 2 batches if necessary, on all sides (not ends), about 10 minutes per batch.
- Transfer racks to a small (13- by 9-inch) roasting pan.
- Coat and roast lamb:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Stir together garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, and oil. Coat meaty parts of lamb with herb mixture, pressing to help adhere. Roast 15 minutes, then cover lamb loosely with foil and roast until thermometer inserted diagonally into center of meat registers 120°F, 5 to 10 minutes more. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes. (Internal temperature will rise to 125 to 130°F for medium-rare while lamb stands.)
- Cut each rack into 4 double chops.
SPICE-RUBBED LAMB RACK WITH YOGURT AND FRESH HERBS
Steps:
- Make the spice rub: Combine the peppercorns, coriander seeds, fennel seeds and cumin seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat; cook, stirring, until toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder. In a small bowl, mix the freshly ground spices with the paprika, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Preheat a grill to medium high and prepare for indirect grilling: For a charcoal grill, bank the hot coals to one side and leave the other half empty. For a gas grill, preheat all the burners, then turn off half the burners and keep the others on medium-high heat.
- Grill the lamb: Coat the lamb with the olive oil and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Grill over direct heat, turning as needed, until browned all over, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to indirect heat (the unlit side of the grill); cover and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the lamb registers 125 degrees F for medium-rare doneness, 20 to 24 minutes. Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let rest 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, mix the labne, olive oil, herbs, Aleppo pepper, lemon zest and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Season with salt, black pepper and more lemon juice, if desired. Carve the lamb racks and serve with the yogurt sauce.
RACK OF LAMB (HERB CRUSTED WITH ROASTED GARLIC SAUCE)
This recipe is from The Plaza Hotel in New York that I slightly modified. If you have questions e-mail me: [email protected]
Provided by Alan Leonetti
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 45m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a roasting pan with very hot olive oil, sear the lamb, fat side down first, until golden.
- Remove and allow to rest 5 minutes.
- Brush the mustard onto both sides of the seared lamb.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix all of the herbs together.
- Dredge both sides of the lamb in the herbs, pressing lightly so that the herbs adhere.
- In the same roasting pan the lamb was cooked in, add the 10 cloves of garlic and place the lamb on top.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook in the oven 15 to 20 minutes or until medium-rare.
- When cooked remove the lamb from the roasting pan and wrap in aluminum foil to rest.
- Place the roasting pan on top of the stove over medium heat.
- Remove the garlic and set aside.
- Discard all the fat.
- Add the white wine and the stock and reduce by half.
- Place the roasted garlic in a blender or food processor.
- Add the reduced stock and wine mixture and puree until smooth.
- Add the tablespoon of butter and pulse to incorporate.
- Season well with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- For a nice presentation, on a serving plate, stand the rack of lamb upright in a circle and secure with a skewer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.9, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 714.7, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.3, Protein 3.9
HERB-CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB
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
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.
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RACK OF LAMB WITH HERB CRUST
Special occasions demand equally momentous meals, and few dishes are as elegant -- or delicious -- as this flavorful rack of lamb. It's far easier to make than it appears; simply follow a few basic steps for impressive results.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees with rack in center. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Rub lamb with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place in skillet, and sear until golden brown all over (including ends), about 3 minutes per side. Place on a baking sheet. Let stand until cool, about 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, rosemary, garlic, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Brush lamb with 2 tablespoons Dijon, making sure the entire surface is covered. Pat seasoned breadcrumbs over rack (reserve any remaining breadcrumbs for another use), covering Dijon in an even layer. Return to baking sheet, and roast until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat registers 130 degrees, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before carving into individual chops.
TANGY HERB-CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB
DH and I found this to be an easy, tasty way to prepare rack of lamb. It is from Williams-Sonoma Kitchen. Prep time includes marinating time. I believe DH and I had to cook longer than 15 mins for medium-rare. We skipped the lemon wedges as it was just the two of us and we weren't concerned about presentation.
Provided by Dr. Jenny
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h37m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together the lemon zest, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and 1/4 cup olive oil. Spread the mixture evenly over the racks of lamb. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Season the racks of lamb with salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof saute pan over medium-high heat, warm 2 Tb olive oil. Add the lamb and cook until browned on both sides, about 7 minutes total.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and cook until the lamb is well browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the racks, away from the bone, registers 130F for medium-rare, about 15 minutes, or until done to your liking.
- Transfer the racks to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Carve into individual chops and serve the lemon wedges alongside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 3.5, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1
GARLIC HERB CRUSTED ROAST RACK OF LAMB RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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 WITH AN HERB CRUST
Categories Herb Lamb Roast Dinner Spring Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Heat the oil in a pan, and sear the lamb until golden brown. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, then remove.
- In a food processor, blend the breadcrumbs, parsley, and egg until fine, then season. Brush mustard onto the lamb, and coat with the mixture.
- Place the shallots and garlic onto a sheet of aluminum foil, and sprinkle with the brown sugar and butter. Roast in the foil parcel for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a pan, bring the port and the lamb stock to the boil, simmer until it has reduced by half, and season.
- Preheat the grill. Grill the lamb crust-side-up for 5 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, and slice into cutlets.
- To serve, place a portion of the cutlets on each plate and arrange the shallots and garlic around. Drizzle the sauce around the plate, and serve with a sprig each of rosemary and thyme.
ROAST RACK OF LAMB WITH HERB SAUCE
The sauce uses eight of my favorite herbs, but making it is a cinch. The aroma of the lamb while it roasts is amazing. -Mya Zeronis, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Mix rosemary, pepper and salt; rub over lamb. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Place lamb in a shallow roasting pan, fat side up; drizzle with oil., Roast 35-45 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove lamb from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before serving., Meanwhile, place herbs, shallots and garlic in a food processor; pulse until herbs are chopped. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper; process until blended. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Serve lamb with sauce.
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Tips for Making the Perfect Rack of Lamb with Fresh Herbs:
- Ensure the rack of lamb is properly trimmed and free of excess fat. This allows for even cooking and a crispy outer layer.
- Use a sharp knife to score the lamb's fat cap in a crisscross pattern. This helps the herbs and seasonings penetrate the meat and enhances its flavor.
- Generously season the lamb with a flavorful blend of fresh herbs, olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper. This creates a delicious crust and infuses the meat with aromatic flavors.
- Sear the lamb in a preheated pan until golden brown on all sides. This seals in the juices and adds a beautiful color to the dish.
- Transfer the lamb to a roasting pan and finish cooking in a preheated oven until it reaches the desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure accurate cooking.
- Let the lamb rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a tender and succulent rack of lamb.
Conclusion:
With careful attention to detail and the right combination of fresh herbs and seasonings, you can create a delectable rack of lamb that is both flavorful and impressive. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or enjoying a weeknight meal, this dish is sure to be a hit. Experiment with different herb combinations and cooking techniques to find your perfect rack of lamb recipe.
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