Pistachio-Encrusted Rack Of Lamb Recipe

Name: Pistachio-Encrusted Rack Of Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (1-ounce) slices day-old white bread; 1/3 cup finely chopped pistachios; 1 1/4 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint; 2 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (1 1/2-pound) French-cut racks of lamb (8 ribs each), trimmed; Cooking spray; Mint sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

3 (1-ounce) slices day-old white bread
1/3 cup finely chopped pistachios
1 1/4 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
2 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (1 1/2-pound) French-cut racks of lamb (8 ribs each), trimmed
Cooking spray
Mint sprigs (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
2
Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form to measure about 1 1/4 cups.
3
Combine the breadcrumbs, nuts, rind, parsley, juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
4
Combine chives, mint, mustard, and garlic in a small bowl.
5
Sprinkle lamb with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add lamb racks; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Spread half of the mustard mixture over meaty portion of each lamb rack. Carefully pat half of the breadcrumb mixture into mustard mixture on each lamb rack.
6
Place the lamb on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425u00b0 for 35 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 140u00b0 (medium-rare) to 155u00b0 (medium). Place lamb on platter; cover with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before serving (temperature will increase 5u00b0 upon standing). Slice each rack into 4 pieces (2 ribs per piece). Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (1-ounce) slices day-old white bread, 1/3 cup finely chopped pistachios, 1 1/4 teaspoons grated lemon rind, 2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Pistachio-Encrusted 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.

Pistachio-Encrusted Rack Of Lamb

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