Parsleyed Rack of Lamb (Carre d'Agneau Persille)

Name: Parsleyed Rack of Lamb (Carre d'Agneau Persille)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 racks of lamb, about 2 1/2 pounds combined weight; Salt to taste if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons butter plus butter for greasing a baking dish; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 3 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 clove garlic, finely minced; 1 shallot, finely minced; 1 teaspoon olive oil; Sauce forestiere (see recipe)

Servings: persons

1
Have butcher saw off chine bone (flat, continuous bone at top of ribs), leaving meat exposed.
2
Preheat broiler to high.
3
If oven is heated separately, preheat it also to 500 degrees.
4
Using fingers and sharp knife, pull and slice off top thick layer of fat from racks of lamb.
5
When ready, loins and ribs should be almost clean of fat.
6
Hack off ends of ribs, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of ribs intact and extending from meat.
7
Rub with butter baking dish large enough to hold racks of lamb in layer and close together.
8
Place racks, meat side down, in dish and dot ribs with 2 tablespoons of butter.
9
Meanwhile, combine bread crumbs, parlsey, garlic, shallot and olive oil in bowl.
10
Place racks under broiler and cook 2 or 3 minutes.
11
Turn and cook 2 or 3 minutes.
12
Sprinkle meaty side of ribs with bread-crumb mixture.
13
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and pour over ribs.
14
Place in oven and bake 8 to 10 minutes, depending on degree of doneness desired.
15
Slice and serve with sauce forestiere.

264

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 racks of lamb, about 2 1/2 pounds combined weight, Salt to taste if desired, Freshly ground pepper to taste, 4 tablespoons butter plus butter for greasing a baking dish, and more.

Yes, Parsleyed Rack of Lamb (Carre d'Agneau Persille) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!