Rack of Lamb Recipe
Succulent Rack of Lamb Recipe is coming your way. Tender, oven roasted rack of lamb that's so delicious and perfect for a special day! For this tasty lamb recipe, all you need is 20 - 25 mins start to finish, and you're left with a hearty comforting dinner. Be sure to watch the video and go through the tips below :)
Ingredients
- 2 Racks of lamb Frenched
- 1 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper or taste
- 3 T Butter
Mustard
- 1/2 cup Dijon Mustard or grainy Mustard
Coating:
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon Rosemary leaves minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Season the defrosted lamb on both sides liberally with the salt and pepper.
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Preheat a cast iron or heavy skillet over medium high heat.
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Add in the butter until melted.
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Place the lamb rack, skin side down on the butter.
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Cook for 6-7 minutes and then carefully flip to the other side.
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Cook another 5-7 minutes until golden.
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Move the rack of lamb to sear the back and edges of the rack as well.
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Rest the lamb on a rack over a baking sheet.
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Make the coating : Add all ingredients in a small skillet.
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Toast the breadcrumb coating over medium low heat for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant.
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Remove the toasted crumbs on to a shallow plate.
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Brush the rested lamb racks with mustard on the skin side/tops only.
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Take each rack and press it firmly over the toasted crumb mixture to make sure the coating sticks.
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Place the lamb back over the baking rack that’s over a baking sheet. Place the lamb topping side up.
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Roast in the oven until the temperature of the lamb is anywhere between 125 degrees F-135 degrees F for rare to medium-rare.
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This takes about 15 minutes.
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Remove the lamb and allow it to rest for 8 minutes before slicing it.
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Slice and serve the lamb lollipops over a bed of mashed potatoes and a side if sautéed green beans.
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ENJOY
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Rack of Lamb Recipe Tips and FAQ
- When buying lamb, ask your butcher and make sure you're buying American lamb as it's fresher and tastier than any!
- You'll notice the meat is pinker in color and the the fat is firm and white rather than yellowish toned.
- It's optimal to buy French cut which basically means the rack has been trimmed perfectly to highlight the intersection os bone and meat.
- You can season the meat in however many or few spices, we chose a salt and pepper seasoning as we wanted to highlight the lamb flavor!
- Toasting the breadcrumb coating is a SECRET to a tasty coating!
- You may sear in olive oil or avocado oil, however the flavor of butter is ideal with the lamb!
- For best results when roasting, use a meat thermometer.
- For roasting a rack of lamb, we highly recommend using a thermometer.
- Insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat to test the doneness.
- Do not attempt to slice the rack as soon as it's out of the oven, do let it rest for at least 6 minutes as the juices need to redistribute.
How Many Does a Rack of Lamb Serve?
Each rack of lamb is about 8 ribs or lamb lollipops which can fairly serve 2-3 people. So today's recipe serves 4 generously as we used two racks.
What is Frenched Rack of Lamb
This is a type of trim which you can ask your butcher to make for you. It involves removing excess fat and cartilage from the rack to allow for a beautiful presentation of the meat.
Rack of Lamb Temperature
Once the meat is in the oven, do check on the lamb using an oven thermometer inserted in the thickest side of the meat.
- The USDA recommends a temperature of 145 degrees F which is medium.
- Medium rare stands at 135 degrees F
- Rare stands at 125 degrees F.
What to Serve with Rack of Lamb?
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes so luscious ! Some Potato Pancakes or Air Fryer Baked Potato
- Panzanella Salad , Wedge Salad or Halloumi Cheese Salad
- Roasted Acorn Squash, Burrata Pasta, Pan Fried Potatoes
- Butternut Squash Soup Recipe or White Bean Soup Recipe
How to Store Leftovers
It's best to store leftovers in fridge for up to 5 days. You can repurpose them into sandwiches or salads the next day, and you can even reheat them to take just as fresh.
How to Reheat Rack of Lamb
The best way to reheat the meat is to wrap in foil and place it in a 300 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes until warmed through. Be mindful that it will cook slightly to a different doneness compared to the first time, however it will taste just as fresh!
You can alternatively use your air fryer. Set to 350 degrees and heat up for 3-4 minutes only.
Can you Freeze Rack of Lamb?
You can freeze the cooked lamb rack wrapped tightly in foil and then placed in a ziploc bag. Reheat it the same way once thawed.