A stunning rack of lamb, roasted in the oven with a rich coating of garlic, rosemary and mustard. Perfect for festive meals. Gluten-free version: Gluten-free breadcrumbs.
⏱ 50 min🍽 4 servings 🌍 Mediterranean👩🍳 Afoona🧩 2 parts
💡Put things in the oven only once it's reached temperature, after the heating light has gone off: an oven that hasn't reached temperature changes baking times, and the bake burns outside or stays underbaked.
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Take the rack out of the fridge 30 minutes before searing.
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Pat the rack dry well with paper towels.
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Rub the olive oil over both sides of the rack and sprinkle generously with the salt and black pepper.
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In a bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, mustard, rosemary, thyme and gluten-free breadcrumbs into an even mixture.
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Heat a heavy pan over high heat.
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Sear the rack 2–3 minutes per side. Spread the herb crust evenly over the top of the rack, transfer to a baking sheet and roast 15–20 minutes, to medium (60–63°C (140–145°F) on a thermometer).
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Let rest 10 minutes covered with foil, cut between the bones into individual chops and serve.
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533calories
46 gprotein
5 gcarbs
35 gfat
● protein 36%● carbs 4%● fat 60%
Per serving (262 g), of 4 servings
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⚖ About the ingredients
Olive oil: measured in tbsp in this recipe: 1 tbsp = 14 g · 884 kcal per 100 g · More about Olive oil →
Garlic: measured in pieces: one ≈ 5 g · 149 kcal per 100 g · More about Garlic →
Salt: measured in tsp in this recipe: 1 tsp = 6 g · 0 kcal per 100 g · More about Salt →
Black pepper: measured in tsp in this recipe: 1 tsp = 2.4 g · 251 kcal per 100 g · More about Black pepper →
🔧 Tools needed (7) · 🍳 2 cooking vessels
Oven· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Toaster oven (Fits one small pan; good for small batches) · Air fryer (Small batches only, no runny batters) · Pot (Only for covered stews on the stovetop, no browning on top)
Stove· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Portable hot plate (one weaker burner) · Camping gas stove (One burner, outdoors) · Electric pressure cooker (multicooker) (One pot, no real shallow frying)
Frying pan· Also works: Wok (None)· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Pot (High sides, slow evaporation and weak browning)
Baking pan· Also works: Glass / ovenproof baking dish (None) · Disposable pan (None)
Cutting board· Also works: Plate (Large plate, dulls the knife)
Knife· Also works: Food processor (Fast, less control over size) · Kitchen shears (For herbs/dough)
Bowl· Also works: Pot (None)
🧻 Consumables: Paper towels
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