MELISSA KELLY'S RUBBED RACK OF LAMB

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Melissa Kelly's Rubbed Rack of Lamb image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt or to taste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon roasted garlic (about 2 large roasted cloves, mashed; 1/2 tablespoon garlic paste may be substituted)
2 tablespoons prepared harissa (North African hot sauce, sold at fancy-food shops or shops that sell Middle Eastern foods) or tomato paste seasoned with ground red pepper
2 racks of lamb, frenched

Steps:

  • Combine the salt, oregano, rosemary, caraway, cumin and turmeric in a mortar, spice grinder or blender, and process until fairly well ground. Transfer to a small dish, and work in 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil, plus the garlic and the harissa or tomato paste mixture. Rub the lamb with the mixture, and set aside to marinate at room temperature, at least 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Shortly before serving, heat a heavy ovenproof saute pan on top of the stove and brush with remaining olive oil. Add the lamb, and sear for a couple of minutes on each side. Turn the lamb so it sits bone side up, and place the pan with the lamb in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 125 degrees for medium-rare. Carve each rack into four double chops.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 287, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 178 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Rivv Turner
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The rub was a bit too spicy for me, but the lamb was cooked perfectly.


Malaika Safdar
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The lamb was a bit dry for my taste, but the rub was delicious. I think I'll try cooking it for a shorter amount of time next time.


Adigun Ajao
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I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. Even a beginner cook can make this dish.


Eric Phillips
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The lamb is elegant and the rub is sophisticated.


Zafar Iqbql
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the rub is amazing.


Nicole Corns
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This is the best rack of lamb I've ever had! The rub is perfect and the lamb is cooked to perfection.


Ghulam Hashmi official
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The rub was amazing and the lamb was cooked perfectly.


Terrie Southwell
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Habibur Badsha
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The rub was a bit too spicy for me, but the lamb was cooked perfectly.


Mafuyu Sato
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The lamb was a bit dry for my taste, but the rub was delicious. I think I'll try cooking it for a shorter amount of time next time.


Kat Vieira
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I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. Even a beginner cook can make this dish.


Faheem Ahmed
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The lamb is elegant and the rub is sophisticated.


Booyah Gaming
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The rub is the star of this dish. It's so flavorful and really enhances the taste of the lamb.


Tyrone Davis
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the rub is amazing.


Ldyia Nakibuuka
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The lamb was so tender and juicy. The rub was delicious and gave the lamb a nice crust.


Rosie Minelli
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This was my first time cooking rack of lamb, and it turned out perfectly! The rub was flavorful and the lamb was cooked to perfection.