Frenched Rack of Lamb

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Roasted rack of lamb recipe.

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Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 head garlic

  • 1 ½ cups soft bread crumbs

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh thyme

  • 1 (8 bone) rack Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw

  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  2. Wrap garlic head in aluminum foil.

  3. Roast in the preheated oven until soft, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool enough to handle, 15 to 20 minutes. Slice in half; squeeze to remove roasted garlic cloves.

  4. Mix together 1 tablespoon roasted garlic cloves with bread crumbs, parsley, and thyme in a medium bowl until well combined. Reserve remaining roasted garlic cloves for another use.

  5. Wrap exposed bone sections of rack individually in aluminum foil.

  6. Set rack, bone-side down, ribs facing away, on a sheet of plastic wrap and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush meat with mustard to create a thin layer. Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture and press into mustard using the plastic wrap. Set lamb on a roasting rack. Discard the plastic wrap.

  7. Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium doneness, or to desired doneness, 25 to 35 minutes. Let sit for 20 minutes in a warm location.

  8. Carve lamb into 4 (2-bone) chops. Season with salt.

Cook’s Note

I use brioche bread crumbs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

403 Calories
27g Fat
17g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 403
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 13g 66%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 538mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 22g 45%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 73mg 6%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 219mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.