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Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb

Rack of Lamb can be an intimidating dish to make especially when you’ve tried restaurant style lamb. It’s almost so good you don’t even want to make it yourself.

rack of lamb recipe

Well, that’s all about to change because this Easy Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb will put your faith back in cooking because it’s just that good!

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb

Before my husband and I attempted to make this recipe, we did our research.

We really wanted to know what we were getting ourselves into and we found out there is really one true secret to making the perfect rack of lamb every time.

herb-crusted rack of lamb

What is the secret to making the perfect rack of lamb?

It’s simple – the secret is, to NOT overcook it.

Super simple, right?

While it’s such a simple step, so many ignore it and end up with overcooked, tasteless lamb and that is never good.

So, just keep in mind that lamb is meant to be eaten medium-rare to medium in temperature and anything over that, can really make your meat lack that juicy, flavor you know and love.

herb-crusted rack of lamb in a pan

Okay, let’s get to making this super easy and delicious recipe!

What You Need to Make Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb:

up close shot of herb-crusted rack of lamb being cooked to medium.

How to Make Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb:

First, preheat your oven to 375ºF.

In the meantime, in a large bowl combine the parsley, onion, dill, breadcrumbs, oregano, salt, and pepper and mix well.

Next, pat the mixture on the outside of the lamb racks. Be generous with it.

Now, place the lamb on a broiler rack, bone-side down, in a shallow roasting pan.

Roast the lamb for 30 to 35 minutes or to desired degree of doneness: 145ºF for medium-rare, 160ºF for medium or 170ºF for well.

Once done, remove the lamb from the over and cover the lamb and let stand for 10 minutes. (The internal temperature will rise approximately 10 degrees.) This allows the meat to rest.

Finally, slice the lamb and serve.

I’m telling you, if you’ve never tried mint jelly with your lamb, you need to. It changes everything!

rack of lamb recipe

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

An Easy and Fool-proof Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 Superior Farms Lamb Racks (about 16 ribs in total), trimmed
  • ¾ cup Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley
  • 1 Medium Onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Dill (you can also use dried dill weed)
  • 1/4 Cup Breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tsp Fresh Oregano Leaves (can use dried oregano)
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Pepper
  • Mint Jelly (optional but this will change your life)

Instructions

  1. First, preheat your oven to 375ºF.
  2. In the meantime, in a large bowl combine the parsley, onion, dill, breadcrumbs, oregano, salt, and pepper and mix well.
  3. Next, pat the mixture on the outside of the lamb racks. Be generous with it.
  4. Now, place the lamb on a broiler rack, bone-side down, in a shallow roasting pan.
  5. Roast the lamb for 30 to 35 minutes or to desired degree of doneness: 145ºF for medium-rare, 160ºF for medium or 170ºF for well.
  6. Once done, remove the lamb from the over and cover the lamb and let stand for 10 minutes. (The internal temperature will rise approximately 10 degrees.) This allows the meat to rest.
  7. Finally, slice the lamb and serve.
  8. I’m telling you, if you’ve never tried mint jelly with your lamb, you need to. It changes everything!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Superior Farms American Lamb

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 693Total Fat: 53gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 188mgSodium: 798mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 41g

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