Description
This Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb recipe is a show-stopper dish that combines tender, flavorful lamb with a crunchy pistachio crust. Perfect for a special occasion or holiday gathering.
Ingredients
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Rack of Lamb:
- 4 racks of lamb, trimmed
- 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Pistachio Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups chopped unsalted pistachio nuts
- 3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Season the lamb: Generously season each rack of lamb with herbes de Provence, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear the lamb: Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Brown the lamb on all sides for 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the lamb to a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Prepare the pistachio crust: In a bowl, mix pistachios, bread crumbs, butter, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread mustard on the fat side of each rack of lamb and pat the pistachio mixture on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and the lamb is pink in the center, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
- Rest and serve: Transfer the lamb to a plate and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- One ‘rack’ can serve two people. Slice into individual ‘chops’ for easy serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 746 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 209mg
- Fat: 68g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 36g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 131mg
