HERB-CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE

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With this easy, surefire recipe, you don't have to be intimidated to prepare rack of lamb for a holiday dinner. Rice pilaf and roasted asparagus are a lovely way to round out the meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 frenched racks of lamb (1-1/2 pounds each)
1 tablespoon steak seasoning
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
MUSHROOM SAUCE:
3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup butter, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1/4 cup beef broth
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle lamb with steak seasoning. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook lamb in oil for 2 minutes on each side. Brush with mustard., In a small bowl, combine the panko, thyme, mint, Worcestershire sauce and rosemary; press onto lamb. Transfer to a greased 15x10-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in oil and 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Remove from the heat. Stir in the broth, honey, remaining butter and chives if desired., Remove lamb from oven and loosely cover with foil. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Fat 39g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 861mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

Matthew Amenyehlor
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This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the mushroom sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Arwa Hossam
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the mushroom sauce is rich and flavorful.


Rizwan Ali Syed
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the lamb and the mushroom sauce.


Carmenann Besio
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The lamb was cooked evenly and the mushroom sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Shamraz Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the mushroom sauce was perfect.


Kgetho Antoinette
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the mushroom sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.