Description
This Garlic Rosemary Rack of Lamb recipe features tender racks of lamb coated in a flavorful garlic-rosemary paste, roasted to perfection. A perfect dish for a special occasion or holiday meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 racks of lamb, frenched (about 1 3/4 to 2 pounds per rack)
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic-Rosemary Mixture: Blend rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon zest in a food processor. Add lemon juice and olive oil, blend into a paste.
- Season Lamb Racks: Rub lamb racks with garlic-rosemary mixture, let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Roast Lamb: Roast lamb for 25 minutes for medium rare doneness.
- Rest and Serve: Tent with foil, let rest for 15 minutes before slicing into individual chops.
Notes
- For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure desired doneness.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the lamb racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: (Nutritional values may vary based on serving size and ingredients used)
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies