Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with this tantalizing recipe for roasted racks of lamb nestled amidst a vibrant array of artichokes, red onions, and aromatic garlic cloves. Discover the perfect balance of flavors as the tender lamb harmonizes with the earthy notes of artichokes, the sweetness of red onions, and the savory depth of garlic. Embark on a culinary journey through the heart of this delectable dish, where each ingredient plays a symphony of flavors that will leave you longing for more.
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ROAST SPRING LAMB WITH ARTICHOKES
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove the outer leaves of the artichokes so that only the tender inner leaves remain. Bring a pot of water to boil, add the trimmed artichokes and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove artichokes, let cool, then slice in half in order to scoop out the chokes with a small spoon. Reserve hearts.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large casserole, add the lamb shanks and saute until browned on all sides, about 15 minutes. Transfer lamb shanks to a shallow roasting pan and scatter the onions and garlic in the pan. Pour in the meat stock, and roast for 30 minutes.
- Place a small saucepan over low heat, add the ham and saute until lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the artichokes to the lamb, baste the meat and artichokes with the accumulated juices, and roast for another 10 minutes. Add the ham and roast another 5 minutes, or until lamb is desired doneness. Remove lamb from oven, let rest a few minutes, then serve warm.
ROASTED RACKS OF LAMB WITH ARTICHOKES, RED ONIONS, AND GARLIC CLOVES
Steps:
- Into a bowl of water squeeze juice from 2 lemon quarters, dropping squeezed quarters into water. Break off and discard stem of 1 artichoke. Bend back outer leaves until they snap off close to base and remove several more layers of leaves until pale inner leaves are reached. Trim base and sides of artichoke with a very sharp stainless-steel knife and cut off the top 1 1/2 inches. Cut artichoke into quarters and cut away choke and spiky purple-tipped leaves. Rub artichoke quarters all over with a remaining lemon quarter and drop them into bowl of water. Prepare remaining 3 artichokes in same manner, using other lemon quarter if necessary .
- Preheat oven to 475°F.
- In a saucepan of boiling salted water blanch artichokes 3 minutes and with a slotted spoon transfer to a bowl. In boiling salted water blanch Jerusalem artichokes 5 minutes and drain.
- In a flameproof roasting pan, 17 by 11 1/2 by 2 inches, toss artichokes, Jerusalem artichokes, onions, and garlic cloves with 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Roast vegetables in middle of oven 20 minutes.
- While vegetables are roasting, heat a heavy 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat until hot. While skillet is heating, season lamb racks with salt and pepper. Add vegetable oil to skillet and brown lamb, meaty sides down, 2 minutes. Turn lamb over and brown 2 minutes more. Transfer lamb to a plate and cool slightly.
- In a small bowl stir together chopped garlic, oregano, coarse salt, freshly ground pepper, and remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and rub all over lamb.
- Remove pan from oven and stir vegetables. Arrange lamb over vegetables, rib sides down, and roast 20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in fleshy section registers 130°F. for medium-rare.
- Remove 8 garlic cloves from pan and squeeze garlic out of skins into a blender. Add broth and blend until smooth. Transfer remaining vegetables and lamb to a heated platter, reserving juices in pan, and let rest, covered loosely, 10 minutes.
- To pan add garlic broth and salt and pepper to taste and on top of stove deglaze over moderately high heat, scraping up brown bits. Boil sauce until thickened slightly and transfer to a sauceboat.
- Cut lamb racks in half or into individual chops and serve with vegetables and sauce.
ROAST RACK OF LAMB
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Bring the lamb racks to room temperature. Season with salt and pepper.
- In an ovenproof skillet sear the lamb over high heat until golden, about 5 minutes. Place the skillet directly in the oven on the middle rack and roast for 10 minutes.
- Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. and continue roasting for another 15 minutes. Allow the lamb to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Soak salsify in cold water until all ingredients are assembled.
- Divide olive oil between 2 bowls. Add Jerusalem artichokes and drained salsify to separate bowls and lightly coat with olive oil. Spread and separate on a large baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for about 25 minutes or until tender.
- Toss together in a bowl with the fresh thyme.
- Warm the white wine over low heat in a small stainless steel pan. Add the dried mushrooms and re-hydrate.
- In a large skillet melt the butter over medium high heat and saute the shiitake mushrooms, garlic, shallots and thyme. Continue cooking until the mushrooms are a golden color. Increase the heat to high and add the wine, re-hydrated mushrooms and heavy cream. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let sauce infuse for at least 1 hour. Strain through a fine sieve and warm when ready to serve. Add the truffle oil and kosher salt to finish. *Cook's Note: Dried Mushrooms may be purchased in specialty food shops.
GARLIC AND SAGE LAMB RACKS WITH ROASTED RED ONION
Make and share this Garlic and Sage Lamb Racks with Roasted Red Onion recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Terese
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to hot.
- Halve the onions then slice into thin wedges; place in large baking dish with half the oil.
- Combine remaining oil in a small bowl with sage and garlic.
- Using hands, press sage mixture all over lamb; place lamb on onions.
- Roast, uncovered, in hot oven for about 25 minutes or until lamb is browned all over and cooked as desired.
- Cover with foil; stand for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.8, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 4.3, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.9, Protein 1.3
ROASTED RACK OF LAMB
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
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
RACK OF SPRING LAMB WITH ROASTED GARLIC
For this recipe, you (or your butcher) must first "french" the racks Trim off 2 inches of fat and membrane between the ribs to expose the tips of the bones, then cut through the backbone between the ribs to make carving easier. Fresh spring vegetables, such as asparagus, baby carrots and new potatoes, make a delicious accompaniment. Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Seasonal Celebration
Provided by mielhollinger
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400°F.
- Discard the excess papery skin from the garlic heads and place in a small baking dish.
- Drizzle with 1/2 Tbs.
- of the olive oil and the water.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake until soft, about 45 minutes.
- Let cool slightly.
- Leave the oven set at 400°F.
- Separate the garlic cloves and squeeze the pulp from the skins into a small bowl; discard the skins.
- Whisk in the remaining 2 Tbs.
- olive oil, the mustard, lemon juice and 1/2 tsp.
- each salt and pepper.
- In another bowl, season the bread crumbs with salt and pepper.
- Lay the racks of lamb in a roasting pan side by side and fat side up.
- Roast for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and immediately rub the garlic mixture over the fat side of each rack.
- Then spread the bread crumb mixture over the garlic mixture.
- Drizzle with the melted butter and return the lamb to the oven.
- Continue to roast until the crumbs are lightly golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a rack, away from the bone, registers 130F degrees 135°F for medium-rare, or the meat is pink when cut into with a sharp knife, about 25 minutes more.
- Remove from the oven, cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat a broiler.
- Uncover and place the roasting pan under the broiler 5-6 inches from the heat source.
- Broil the lamb racks until the crumbs are deep golden brown, 30-60 seconds .
- To serve, place the racks on a cutting board and slice between the ribs.
- Arrange 2 or 3 ribs on each warmed individual plate.
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality lamb racks that are evenly trimmed and have a good amount of marbling.
- Be sure to season the lamb racks generously with salt and pepper before roasting. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat.
- If you are using a meat thermometer, cook the lamb racks to an internal temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, or 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.
- Let the lamb racks rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
- Serve the lamb racks with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.
Conclusion:
Roasted racks of lamb with artichokes, red onions, and garlic cloves is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lamb is roasted to perfection and is complemented by the flavorful artichokes, red onions, and garlic cloves. This dish is sure to impress your guests and is a great way to show off your culinary skills.
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