Orange-Scented Rack of Lamb Recipe

Name: Orange-Scented Rack of Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons orange zest, freshly grated; ½ cup orange juice, fresh is best; 3 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sesame oil, Asian style; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 1 (2 1/2 lb) racks of lamb, about 7-8 chops and 2 . 5 lbs., bones frenched; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4 scallions, including 3-inch of green, thinly sliced, for garnish; 4 sprigs thyme, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons orange zest, freshly grated
½ cup orange juice, fresh is best
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil, Asian style
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 (2 1/2 lb) racks of lamb, about 7-8 chops and 2 . 5 lbs., bones frenched
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 scallions, including 3-inch of green, thinly sliced, for garnish
4 sprigs thyme, for garnish

1
Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
2
Cut the lamb rack in half so that you have two 4-chop racks.
3
Place the lamb in the marinade and coat well; cover and refrigerate overnight, turning once or twice.
4
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
5
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
6
Place lamb, curved side up, in a shallow roasting pan and season generously with salt and pepper.
7
Pour half the marinade over the lamb then cook to medium rare, about 20 minutes (basting once) or until an instant read thermometer reads135-140 degrees F. when inserted into the the thickest part of the meat.
8
Remove the lamb to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
9
Slice the racks into chops and serve 2 per person, garnish with scallions and a sprig of thyme.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons orange zest, freshly grated, ½ cup orange juice, fresh is best, 3 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Orange-Scented Rack of Lamb falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orange-Scented Rack of Lamb

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