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Herb-Crusted Racks of Lamb


Racks of lamb are coated with fresh herbs and roasted for aromatic, savory flavor. This classic preparation highlights the richness of the meat.

Source: American Lamb Board
Serving Size 4
Prep Time 10 mins.
Cook Time 30 mins.

Ingredients


  • 2 racks of American Lamb (8 ribs each), trimmed
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation


  1. Combine all ingredients, except lamb; mix well. Pat mixture on outside of racks.
  2. Place lamb on broiler rack, bone-side down, in shallow roasting pan. Roast 30 to 35 minutes in 375° oven or to desired degree of doneness: 145° for medium-rare, 160° for medium, 170° for well. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Internal temperature will rise approximately 10 degrees.

Herb-Crusted Racks of Lamb

Racks of lamb are coated with fresh herbs and roasted for aromatic, savory flavor. This classic preparation highlights the richness of the meat.

4 Prep: 10 mins. Cook: 30 mins.

Preparation


  1. Combine all ingredients, except lamb; mix well. Pat mixture on outside of racks.
  2. Place lamb on broiler rack, bone-side down, in shallow roasting pan. Roast 30 to 35 minutes in 375° oven or to desired degree of doneness: 145° for medium-rare, 160° for medium, 170° for well. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Internal temperature will rise approximately 10 degrees.
Source: American Lamb Board

Ingredients

  • 2 racks of American Lamb (8 ribs each), trimmed
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper