Parmesan Lemon & Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb Served with Olive Muffuletta & Roasted Roma Tomatoes
Servings:
4
4
Prep Time:
30 mins.
30 mins.
Cook Time:
30 mins.
30 mins.
Ingredients
- 4 x 4-rib racks of Australian lamb
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh bread crumbs or panko crumbs
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves, finely chopped
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 1 ounce butter, melted
- 1 egg white
- 4 medium tomatoes, roasted
- Sea salt and pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 basil leaves, finely chopped
Muffuletta
- 3/4 cup stuffed olives (pimento)
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables)
- 2 large pepperoncini Tuscan peppers (pale yellow long peppers)
- 4 pickled onions
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Cracked black pepper
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°. Season the Australian lamb racks well with salt and pepper, brown in a hot pan with a little oil and let cool.
- In a large bowl combine the bread crumbs, parmesan, parsley, mint leaves, lemon zest and juice, butter, and egg white and mix well. Press mixture firmly onto the outside skin of the lamb rack in a thick crust.
- Place lamb racks into a shallow baking dish crust side up and roast 20 minutes until crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to rest, uncovered, 10 minutes.
- Place tomatoes in a baking tray and sprinkle with a little sea salt and black pepper. Dot crushed garlic over the tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil. Place in the oven with the lamb and bake 15 to 20 minutes.
- Combine all the muffuletta ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
- Slice the racks in half and serve accompanied with muffuletta and roasted tomatoes.
Source: Meat & Livestock Australia
