Best 10 Rack Of Lamb With Lemon Recipes

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Lemon and rack of lamb have been a culinary match made in heaven for centuries, and you need not be a professional chef to create magic in your own kitchen. The delicate flavor of lamb is the perfect blank canvas for the bright and tangy flavors of lemon. Lemon adds a vibrant acidity that cuts through the richness of the meat while also enhancing its natural gaminess. The best part is that this dish is relatively easy to prepare, and you can have a delicious and impressive meal on the table in less than an hour.

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LEMON AND GARLIC LAMB RACK



Lemon and Garlic Lamb Rack image

Make and share this Lemon and Garlic Lamb Rack recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mandy

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lamb rack, trimmed & slashed
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed or 2 teaspoons prepared minced garlic
1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
2 lemons, cut in wedges
1 onion, cut in wedges
1/2 head garlic
rosemary sprig
1/4 cup flour
2 cups vegetable stock
1/2 cup red wine
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Marinade lamb in lemon juice, oil, garlic and chopped rosemary for at least an hour.
  • Combine lemon, onion, garlic and rosemary sprigs in a baking dish and place lamb rack with marinade on top.
  • Bake at 180 C for 35-40 mins or until cooked to your preference.
  • Remove lamb to a plate & keep warm. Discard pan ingredients but reserve pan juices.
  • Heat pan juices and blend in flour. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Gradually blend in stock and wine until smooth. Cook stirring until sauce boils and thickens, Season to taste.
  • Serve roast, sliced into cutlets with sauce and vegetables of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.9, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 6.2, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 2.5

RACK OF LAMB WITH LEMON



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Make and share this Rack of Lamb With Lemon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by amandabliedung

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h9m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 racks of lamb
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
rosemary
fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • combine garlic rosemary lemon zest and juice and olive oil pour over the racks and marinate in the refrigerator for at lest one hrs.
  • place the lamb on the rack of a shallow roasting pan with bones facing up.
  • season with a few grindings of fresh pepper.
  • place into a 475F oven for 10mins.
  • Reduce the heat to 400F turn the rack and continue cooking until meat is.

LAMB RACKS WITH BREAD CRUMBS, PARSLEY AND LEMON



Lamb Racks with Bread Crumbs, Parsley and Lemon image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 thick slices whole grain or sourdough bread
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 lemon, finely zested
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more as needed for coating lamb
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 (8-bone) French-trimmed lamb racks
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Place the bread on a baking tray, slide it into the oven and toast until the slices are lightly golden, about 20 minutes. Remove the baking tray from the oven, and leave the bread slices out to cool. Using your hands or a food processor, crumble the toasted bread, until bread crumbs form. In a medium bowl, toss together the bread crumbs, parsley, zest, and garlic. Pour in 1/4 cup olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
  • Rub enough extra olive oil to coat the lamb racks. Season the meat liberally with salt and black pepper, to taste. In a large, hot frying pan, place the lamb racks, fat-side down, and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Transfer the racks to a baking tray, spread their tops evenly with the mustard. Press the bread crumb mixture into the meat. Roast until the lamb is fully cooked and nicely pink, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the lamb racks from the oven. Leave them out to rest, loosely covered with foil, for 5 minutes before serving.

LEMON-ROSEMARY ROAST LEG OF LAMB



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We've taken the classic approach of studding the lamb with garlic and coating in a generously seasoned rub. Giving it time to marinate is the key, then roast for a crispy exterior and tender, juicy inside.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 6 1/2- to 8-pound bone-in leg of lamb
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
Kosher salt and coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Trim the excess fat from the lamb, leaving a 1/4- to 1/2-inch layer of fat. Using a sharp knife, make small slits, about 1/2 inch deep and 2 to 3 inches apart, all over the surface of the lamb. Fill each slit with a slice of garlic.
  • Grate the lemon zest into a small bowl (reserve the lemon). Add the rosemary, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper. Rub the mixture all over the lamb. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the lamb from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature about 1 hour before roasting. Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Set a rack in a roasting pan and set the lamb fat-side up on the rack. Cut the reserved lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the lamb; drizzle with the olive oil and rub all over to coat. Add the lemon halves to the pan. Roast until the fat on the lamb starts to sizzle, about 20 minutes.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350˚ F and continue roasting the lamb until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 130˚ F for medium rare to medium, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes more. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 20 minutes before carving.

GRILLED RACK OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY-LEMON SAUCE



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Provided by Bryan Miller

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 racks of lamb, about 3 1/2 pounds total (8 ribs per rack)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 teaspoons dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon fresh
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons sweet butter
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/4 cup diced parsley

Steps:

  • Peel the thick layer of fat off the back of the racks of lamb. Trim all other fat with a knife and discard. Using a heavy cleaver, chop off the rib bones a few inches from the base. This allows the meat to lay on the grill more easily; the ribs should be grilled separately and served as well.
  • Place all the meat in a roasting pan. Season generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with rosemary and rub with olive oil. Let sit for several hours.
  • Place the base of the racks over hot coals and grill for about 10 minutes, covered, turning occasionally. Add the rib sections during the last 5 minutes.
  • When the meat is cooked place all pieces in an ovenproof roasting pan and let rest on the side of the grill where heat is least intense. Add the butter and shallots to the pan. When the butter has melted, add the lemon juice and the parsley. Let all this mix with the meat drippings for about 5 minutes.
  • Carve the rack into serving portions in the roasting pan to catch the juices. Place the meat and some of the ribs on each serving plate. Stir the sauce well over the heat and spoon some over the meat. Serve immediately.

HONEY AND LEMON GLAZED RACK OF LAMB



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A fantastic tasting meal, and so easy to prepare. I allow 1 rack of 4 cutlets per person. The ingredients are enough for probably 3 racks. I serve it with a potato bake and salad in summer or steamed veges in winter.

Provided by Cookingupastorm

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 55m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 racks of lamb, with 4 cutlets
1/3 cup olive oil
1 lemon, juice and rind of
2 garlic cloves, crushed
salt and pepper
1/4 cup dark honey
1 lemon, juice of (3 good squeezes)
fennel seed

Steps:

  • Combine marinade ingredients and add lamb. Marinade for 2 hours.
  • Drain lamb and score fat with diamond pattern.
  • Place on a cake rack inside a baking dish, this stops the racks from sitting in fat.
  • Warm the honey and lemon juice together.
  • Brush onto lamb fat and sprinkle with fennel seeds.
  • Bake at 350F for 30 to 40 minutes or as required, basting regularly with the remaining honey and lemon mixture.

RACK OF LAMB (WITH LEMON ROSEMARY BASTE)



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Make and share this Rack of Lamb (With Lemon Rosemary Baste) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 31m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 rack of lamb (8-Rib)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons dried oregano
3 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 470 degrees.
  • Combine lemon juice, rosemary, oregano, salt& pepper in a small bowl.
  • Place oil into a heavy skillet& sear lamb over high heat for 3 minutes per side.
  • Coat lamb with the sauce.
  • Place rack of lamb, fat side up, in a roasting pan, uncovered,& roast in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes for medium-rare.
  • You can test for doneness with a meat thermometer that should read 130° to 140°.
  • Remove from oven& transfer to a warm plate& allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.5, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 1.4, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 0.3

ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH LEMON, GARLIC, AND ROSEMARY



Roast Leg of Lamb with Lemon, Garlic, and Rosemary image

The longer the lamb marinates in the seasoning paste, the better flavor you'll have. Anywhere from 1 to 24 hours will work, but overnight is best. Slice the leftovers for pita stuffed sandwiches topped with tabbouleh.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 whole lemons, washed, seeded, and chopped
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, leaves removed
5 to 6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 boneless leg of lamb, butterflied, boned, and cut to lay flat (about 5 pounds)

Steps:

  • Place the chopped lemon, rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a food processor. A blender can also be used, if done in batches. If you have neither, finely chop all ingredients together.
  • Open up the lamb and lay it flat. Spread and massage the lemon paste evenly over the inside and outside of the lamb. Place in a baking dish and cover, or in a large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate overnight to marinate, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Remove the meat from the refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes before cooking. Place the lamb on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Place the meat in the oven and after 5 minutes, reduce the temperature to 425 degrees. Roast for 45 minutes, or until medium rare, 140 degrees on an instant read thermometer. Allow the meat to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving and serving.

GARLIC AND HERB-MARINATED RACK OF LAMB RECIPE BY TASTY



Garlic And Herb-marinated Rack Of Lamb Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: rack of lamb, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, chilli powder, olive oil, lemon, red wine

Provided by Dhruv Vohra

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 rack of lamb
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon chilli powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ lemon, juiced
1 cup red wine, we used malbec

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF / 175ºC.
  • Chop thyme, rosemary, and garlic together, then place in a large bowl. Add salt, pepper, chilli powder, olive oil, and lemon juice; mix well, then set aside.
  • If necessary, trim off some extra fat on the rack of lamb, then cut lamb into 4 pieces. (You can also ask your butcher to prep it for you!)
  • Place lamb in the spice mixture, then rub the spice mixture onto the lamb using your hands, covering all sides. Cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large cast iron or skillet. Sear all sides of the lamb until meat is dark brown and crispy. When it's almost done, pour in red wine then remove from the heat.
  • Roast the lamb in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145˚F / 63˚C
  • Serve with roasted veggies.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 0 grams

MEDITERRANEAN RACK OF LAMB



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It's elegant. It's special. And it will have your guests thinking you went all out. They don't have to know how simple it is. -Susan Nilsson, Sterling, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 racks of lamb (1-1/2 pounds each)
1/4 cup grated lemon zest
1/4 cup minced fresh oregano or 4 teaspoons dried oregano
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Fresh oregano and lemon slices, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place lamb in a shallow roasting pan. In small bowl, combine the lemon zest, oregano, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Rub over lamb., 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 5 minutes before cutting. If desired, serve with fresh oregano and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right rack of lamb: Look for a rack with 8 to 12 ribs, and make sure the meat is evenly distributed. Avoid racks with excessive fat or sinew.
  • Prepare the lamb properly: Trim any excess fat or sinew from the lamb, and use a sharp knife to score the fat cap in a criss-cross pattern. This will help the lamb cook evenly and prevent it from curling up.
  • Season the lamb generously: Use a flavorful blend of herbs and spices to season the lamb. Some popular options include rosemary, thyme, garlic, and lemon zest. You can also use a pre-made spice rub or marinade.
  • Cook the lamb to your desired doneness: The best way to cook a rack of lamb is to roast it in a preheated oven. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the rack and how you like your lamb cooked. For medium-rare lamb, cook for about 20 minutes per pound. For medium lamb, cook for about 25 minutes per pound. And for well-done lamb, cook for about 30 minutes per pound.
  • Let the lamb rest before carving: Once the lamb is cooked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

A rack of lamb is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following these tips, you can ensure that your rack of lamb turns out perfectly cooked and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give rack of lamb a try!

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