Recipes Meat and Poultry Lamb Chops Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb 5.0 (2) 1 Review 1 Photo Lamb rack is one of those things that always seems fancy, but the truth is that it's actually so easy, and hard to mess up. This version is super simple and classic. The timing in the recipe yields pink, juicy, medium-rare meat, but you can of course cook it longer/to a higher temperature if preferred. Perfect for your Easter lunch, or as an impressive part of any special occasion meal. By Nicole Hopper Updated on November 17, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Rest Time: 10 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 5 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings 1 cup panko bread crumbs ¼ cup Italian parsley leaves 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon lemon zest 2 (1 pound) frenched racks of lamb, at room temperature, trimmed of excess fat ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard Directions Gather ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Combine bread crumbs, parsley, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, mint, rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and lemon zest in the bowl of a food processor. Process until well combined, about 45 seconds. Transfer to a shallow dish and set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high. Pat lamb dry with paper towels. Season with black pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add lamb to skillet and cook until browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes total. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Brush the lamb with mustard, then dip and roll into prepared bread crumb mixture to coat, pressing gently to adhere. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place lamb on the prepared rack, meat side up, with the bones pointed towards the middle of the rack. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer registers 125 degrees F (52 degrees C) for medium-rare, about 20 minutes, or to desired degree of doneness. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing in between the bones. Serve immediately. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cook's Note: If you don't have a food processor, you can also just finely chop the herbs and garlic and stir it with the bread crumbs. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 762 Calories 65g Fat 18g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 5 Calories 762 % Daily Value * Total Fat 65g 83% Saturated Fat 26g 129% Cholesterol 134mg 45% Sodium 726mg 32% Total Carbohydrate 18g 7% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Protein 30g 61% Potassium 396mg 8% * 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.