ROAST RACKS OF LAMB WITH NEW POTATOES AND MINT PESTO

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Categories     Garlic     Lamb     Potato     Roast     Easter     Mint     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Lamb
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 3/4 pounds unpeeled new red potatoes (about 22 1 1/2-inch-diameter), scrubbed, quartered
2 racks of lamb (about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds each), trimmed, frenched
Pesto
2 cups (packed) fresh mint leaves
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Fresh mint sprigs

Steps:

  • For lamb:
  • Whisk 1/2 cup oil, garlic, and mustard in small bowl to blend. Transfer 1/3 cup mustard mixture to large bowl; add potatoes and toss to coat. Brush remaining mustard mixture over lamb. Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet.
  • For pesto:
  • Puree all ingredients except mint sprigs in processor.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lamb rack, rounded side down, and cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Return to baking sheet. Repeat with remaining lamb rack. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Arrange racks facing each other, bone ends up and brown side out, about 2 inches apart on same baking sheet; tip toward each other, intertwining bones loosely. Scatter potatoes around lamb.
  • Roast lamb and potatoes until thermometer inserted into center of lamb registers 130°F for medium-rare, about 20 minutes. Transfer lamb to platter and tent with foil. Continue roasting potatoes until cooked through and crisp, stirring once, about 15 minutes longer. Surround lamb with potatoes, garnish with mint sprigs, and serve with pesto.

Abigael Buheto
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the pesto is so flavorful. I like to make this dish for special occasions because it's always a crowd-pleaser.


INVILLIANWETRUST IVWT
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The lamb is cooked perfectly and the pesto is delicious. I like to serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.


Odunuga Abiodun
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I love this recipe! The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the pesto is so flavorful. I like to serve this dish with roasted potatoes and asparagus.


Saman Silwal
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the pesto is the perfect complement. I like to make this dish for company because it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Hazel Winner
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the lamb and the pesto. I will definitely be making this again.


Mita
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This dish is absolutely delicious! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the mint pesto was a great complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kafat Jani
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the pesto was flavorful and bright. I will definitely be making this again.


DONPRINCE Lazarus
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the pesto was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tyler Leishear
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The lamb is melt-in-your-mouth tender and the pesto is packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


stephen egunyu
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I love this recipe! The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the pesto is so flavorful. I like to make this dish for special occasions because it's always a crowd-pleaser.


AS Alishan GAMING
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The lamb is cooked perfectly and the pesto is delicious. I like to serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.


Damuru David
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the pesto is so flavorful. I like to serve this dish with roasted potatoes and asparagus.


Awelane Ziphosho
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the pesto is the perfect complement. I like to make this dish for company because it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Twala Portia
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I love this recipe! The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the pesto is so flavorful. I like to serve this dish with roasted vegetables.


victor berthelot
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The lamb was melt-in-your-mouth tender and the pesto was packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Jamshad M
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the pesto was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmad Qureshi06
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the pesto was flavorful and bright. I will definitely be making this again.


Kacey Needham
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the lamb and the pesto. I will definitely be making this again.


MD marup Miya
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the mint pesto was a great complement. I'll definitely be making this again.