RACK OF LAMB WITH HERB CRUST 
1 rack of lamb
1 c. white bread crumbs
1/2 c. finely chopped parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Trim the lamb, leaving the rib bones as long as possible. Leave about 1/4 inch of fat on the outside of the rack. Cut criss crosses in the fat. Combine all of the remaining ingredients. Put the lamb in a roasting pan and cook it in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the lamb and reduce heat to 375°F. Pat the bread crumb mixture on top of the rack and on the bony side to form a crust. Return to the oven for another 15 minutes.

The lamb should be served very pink.

Serves 2-3.

recipe reviews
Rack of Lamb with Herb Crust
 #30962
 Ash Freeman (Ontario) says:
this crust isn't moist enough needs a yolk mixed in and more time. the lamb was bloody at best when I followed this recipe.
 #30967
 Cooks.com replies:
Hi Ash,

The length of time required really depends upon the size of the cut you're cooking. We recommend using a meat thermometer for best results.

If you prefer medium-rare to rare, a temperature of 145°F should be reached, but remember that during the 15 minutes following removal from the oven the temperature will continue to rise about 10 more degrees. We foil tent our roast while it's resting on the counter top after roasting.

-- CM

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