Pistachio-Crusted Rack of Lamb
Updated Oct 25, 2021, Published Oct 18, 2021
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For a change of pace from turkey or ham this Christmas, try this delicious Pistachio-Crusted Rack of Lamb recipe.
Pistachio-Crusted Rack of Lamb
Ingredients
- 2 (1.25-pound/566-gram) lamb racks, , trimmed
- Kosher or fine sea salt, , to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, , to taste
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) refined avocado oil
- ⅔ cup (100 g) shelled pistachios
- ½ cup (30 g) fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic, , peeled
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon (1.2 g) smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL) Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Generously season the lamb racks all over with salt and pepper. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the lamb on all sides for 2-3 minutes until browned. Transfer the lamb racks to a cutting board to cool.
- Meanwhile, combine the pistachios, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a food processor and pulse until well blended.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of mustard over each lamb rack, then coat with the pistachio mixture, pressing down firmly so it adheres.
- Place the lamb, fat side up, on a lined baking sheet and transfer it to the oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare.
- Allow the lamb to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Nutrition
Calories: 619kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 23gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 137mgPotassium: 449mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 599IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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