SPICE-RUBBED LAMB RACK WITH YOGURT AND FRESH HERBS

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Spice-Rubbed Lamb Rack with Yogurt and Fresh Herbs image

Provided by Curtis Stone

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 1/4 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
2 racks of lamb (about 1 1/4 pounds each), bones Frenched
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup labne (Middle Eastern strained yogurt)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Make the spice rub: Combine the peppercorns, coriander seeds, fennel seeds and cumin seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat; cook, stirring, until toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder. In a small bowl, mix the freshly ground spices with the paprika, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high and prepare for indirect grilling: For a charcoal grill, bank the hot coals to one side and leave the other half empty. For a gas grill, preheat all the burners, then turn off half the burners and keep the others on medium-high heat.
  • Grill the lamb: Coat the lamb with the olive oil and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Grill over direct heat, turning as needed, until browned all over, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to indirect heat (the unlit side of the grill); cover and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the lamb registers 125 degrees F for medium-rare doneness, 20 to 24 minutes. Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let rest 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, mix the labne, olive oil, herbs, Aleppo pepper, lemon zest and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Season with salt, black pepper and more lemon juice, if desired. Carve the lamb racks and serve with the yogurt sauce.

cynthia chizoba
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


muzammil
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again and again.


Akbar Khanz
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


horniazi goods786
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The yogurt and fresh herbs sauce was a little too tangy for my taste.


Tiarra Gounden
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I cooked the lamb for a few minutes longer than the recipe called for, and it was still a little pink in the middle. I prefer my lamb to be cooked a little more.


Aisha Najibs
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I had some trouble finding lamb rack at my local grocery store, but I was able to find it at a specialty butcher shop.


Journi Kelly
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The spice rub was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed the dish.


sun set
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb. It's a great dish for a special occasion.


Darren Mitchell
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This was my first time cooking lamb, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to follow and the lamb turned out perfectly.


Md Nasud
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I used a variety of fresh herbs in the sauce, including mint, cilantro, and parsley. The flavor was amazing!


Arbind Sharma
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The yogurt and fresh herbs sauce was the perfect complement to the lamb. It was light and refreshing, and it helped to balance out the richness of the lamb.


Akinyosade Mathew
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This lamb rack recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The spice rub was flavorful and the lamb was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.