Mint & Herb Rack of Lamb
This main dish recipe is perfect for any spring celebration. It also happens to be extremely simple – but let’s just keep that to ourselves!
Mint & Herb Rack of Lamb
Servings: 6
Calories: 780kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lamb racks , Frenched (about 4 pounds)
- Kosher or fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Score the fat of the lamb racks with a knife and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small food processor or blender, combine the garlic, mint, thyme, and rosemary. Pulse several times. Add the oil and process until smooth. Rub all over the lamb. Place the lamb in a large food storage bag and let sit at room temperature for 1½ hours or until the lamb is room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat. Sear the lamb on all sides, about 5 minutes per rack. Place the racks back in the skillet, fat side up, and roast for 12-18 minutes, depending on desired doneness. Internal temperature is 115-120°F for rare, 125°F for medium-rare, 130°F for medium, 145°F for medium-well, 150°F for well done.
- Let the lamb racks rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mint & Herb Rack of Lamb
Amount Per Serving
Calories 780
Calories from Fat 675
% Daily Value*
Fat 75g115%
Saturated Fat 28g140%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 37g
Cholesterol 126mg42%
Sodium 94mg4%
Potassium 341mg10%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugar 0.02g0%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 136IU3%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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