RACK OF LAMB WITH HERB CRUST AND MINT-BASIL PESTO
If you are looking to impress, there are few foods that will convey the message "you are special" more than a rack of lamb. This one has two simple food processor pestos at play -- one for slathering that will make a nice crust, and one for serving. Frenched simply means very well trimmed of fat, with the bones scraped clean. You can do this yourself, or ask the butcher to do this for you. (Many butchers sell already-Frenched racks of lamb. They are pricy, but you're going for a showstopper here.)
Provided by Katie Workman
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- For the lamb with herb crust: Place the parsley, olive oil, mustard, rosemary, garlic, lemon zest and juice and a generous amount of salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Puree until the mixture becomes a paste. Spread the mixture all over the lamb (try to avoid the bones and get it all on the meat).
- Place the lamb on a rimmed baking sheet bone-side up, and roast until an internal thermometer reaches 130 degrees F for medium rare, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the lamb to a cutting board, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for about 10 minutes.
- For the mint-basil pesto: While the meat is roasting and resting, place the mint, basil, parsley, lemon juice, honey, garlic and some salt and pepper in a clean food processor bowl. Puree to a paste; scrape down the sides of the food processor once and process again. Transfer to a serving bowl with a small spoon to serve.
- Slice the racks of lamb into either single or double chops. Serve with the pesto passed on the side.
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Hussain Bozdar
b-hussain@hotmail.comAmazing recipe! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the herb crust was crispy and flavorful. The mint-basil pesto was the perfect finishing touch, adding a burst of freshness to the dish. Highly recommend!
yasmine Khoutar
yasmine48@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the herb crust was crispy and flavorful. The mint-basil pesto was the perfect accompaniment, adding a refreshing flavor to the dish.
Roxy Iglesias
iglesias.r78@yahoo.comOverall, this was a good recipe. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the herb crust was flavorful. The mint-basil pesto was a nice addition, but I would use less of it next time.
Rabdin Asari
rabdin_a@gmail.comThe lamb was tender and flavorful, but the herb crust was a bit too salty for my taste. The mint-basil pesto was also a bit too strong, overpowering the other flavors in the dish.
Dominique clark
c-d36@yahoo.comThis recipe was a bit too complicated for me. The lamb was cooked well, but the herb crust was a bit too much. The mint-basil pesto was also a bit too strong for my taste.
Ahmad Asif
a.asif74@gmail.comNot a fan of this recipe. The lamb was tough and the herb crust was bland. The mint-basil pesto was also not to my taste.
Alana Mccoy
alanam@gmail.comTried this recipe and it was a disaster. The lamb was overcooked and dry, and the herb crust was burnt. The mint-basil pesto was also too strong and overpowering.
Nono Nono
nonon42@gmail.comDelicious! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the herb crust was perfectly crispy. The mint-basil pesto was a great addition, adding a refreshing flavor to the dish. Will definitely make this again.
Zilhaz Rafi
zilhazr@yahoo.comGreat recipe! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. The herb crust was crispy and flavorful, and the mint-basil pesto added a nice touch of freshness. Highly recommend!
Hassan Bashir
bashir.hassan@hotmail.comEasy to follow recipe and the lamb was delicious. The herb crust added a nice flavor and the mint-basil pesto was a refreshing addition. Will definitely make this again soon.
chan mae
m73@yahoo.comFollowed the recipe and the lamb turned out great - tender and juicy. The herb crust was flavorful, but the mint-basil pesto was a bit bland for my taste.
Scott McMurray
s.m@gmail.comThe lamb was cooked perfectly and the herb crust was delicious. The mint-basil pesto was a bit too strong for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Mahi Tesfaye
tesfaye-mahi61@aol.comTried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the herb crust was flavorful without being overpowering. The mint-basil pesto was a nice touch, adding a refreshing flavor to the dish. Will definitely be making this a
Hm4277 Hassan
hm4277_hassan52@yahoo.comAmazing recipe! I followed it to the letter and the results were stunning. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the herb crust was crispy and flavorful. The mint-basil pesto was the perfect accompaniment, adding a burst of freshness to the dish. Hig
Ar Rahim
a-rahim@gmail.comThis rack of lamb recipe is a winner! The herb crust was flavorful and the mint-basil pesto added a refreshing touch. The lamb was cooked perfectly, tender and juicy. Overall, a delicious and impressive dish.