Description
This Garlic-Rosemary Rack of Lamb is a succulent and flavorful dish that is perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup fresh rosemary leaves
- 4 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ 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 ¾ to 2 pounds per rack)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, add the rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Blend until they are as finely chopped as possible. Add the lemon juice and olive oil and blend until evenly combined.
- Place the lamb in a roasting pan or on a rimmed baking sheet pan, with the fat side up and ribs curving down. Rub all over with the garlic-rosemary mixture. Let at room temperature for 1 hour prior to roasting.
- About 30 minutes before you are ready to cook, place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 450°F (ensure the oven stays heated for at least 10 minutes after it beeps).
- Roast the rack of lamb for 25 minutes for medium rare. Rotate the pan 180° halfway through if your oven bakes unevenly. Remove from the oven and tent with aluminum foil. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- When ready to serve, use a sharp chef’s knife to cut into individual ribs and serve. Arrange them on a platter or let guests serve themselves from the cutting board.
- If you’d like a wow moment, stand the ribs up on a platter prior to cutting them apart. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Using a mini food processor works best for blending the marinade.
- For best flavor, allow the lamb to marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rack
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg