Description
This Roast Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Herbs is an elegant yet easy-to-prepare dish featuring tender lamb marinated in a flavorful Mediterranean blend of garlic, fresh parsley, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Roasted quickly in a high-temperature oven, it delivers juicy, perfectly cooked lamb chops ideal for special occasions or a sumptuous dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade
- 10 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup lightly packed fresh parsley
- 2 tsp dry rosemary
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Lamb
- 2 lamb racks
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In the bowl of a small food processor fitted with a blade, combine the garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, dry rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Pulse the processor until the mixture is well combined and finely chopped to create a fragrant garlic and herb marinade.
- Season the Lamb: Generously season the lamb racks all over with kosher salt and ground black pepper, ensuring an even coating for optimal flavor.
- Marinate the Lamb: Rub each lamb rack thoroughly with the prepared marinade, making sure to cover all surfaces. Allow the racks to marinate at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes; for deeper flavor, you can marinate up to 1 hour.
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and position a rack in the top third of the oven to ensure even roasting.
- Roast the Lamb: Place the marinated lamb racks, fat side facing up, on a sheet pan. Insert the pan onto the top oven rack and roast for 15 minutes. Carefully remove the pan, turn the racks over to the other side, and return to the oven. Continue roasting for an additional 5 to 10 minutes depending on your preferred doneness—rare to medium is typical for rack of lamb.
- Rest the Lamb: Remove the racks from the oven and tent loosely with foil. Let the lamb rest for about 10 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute and the internal temperature to rise slightly for perfect tenderness.
- Serve: Slice the lamb chops between the bones and arrange them on a serving platter. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by Tzatziki sauce or your favorite sides.
Notes
- Tender and juicy, this oven-roasted rack of lamb is perfect for elegant dinners, offering a simple yet flavorful preparation.
- The garlic and herb marinade enhances the rich flavor of the lamb without overpowering it.
- Cooking at a high temperature ensures a flavorful crust while keeping the lamb tender inside.
- Allowing the lamb to rest after roasting is crucial to keep it moist and juicy.
- You can adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference or omit if you prefer a milder flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 299 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 102 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26.7 g
- Cholesterol: 92.5 mg
