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 slices day-old white bread; ⅓ cup finely chopped pistachios; 1 ¼ teaspoons grated lemon rind; 2 ½ tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; ¼ cup lemon juice; ¾ teaspoon salt, divided; ¼ cup finely chopped chives; ¼ cup finely chopped of fresh mint; 2 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (1 1/2 lb) french-cut racks of lamb, trimmed (8 ribs each); mint sprig

Servings: persons

3 slices day-old white bread
⅓ cup finely chopped pistachios
1 ¼ teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 ½ tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup lemon juice
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ cup finely chopped chives
¼ cup finely chopped of fresh mint
2 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (1 1/2 lb) french-cut racks of lamb, trimmed (8 ribs each)
mint sprig

1
Put bread in the container of a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form to measure about 1 1/4 cups.
2
In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, nuts, rind, parsley, juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3
In another bowl, combine chives, mint, mustard, and garlic.
4
Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
5
Add lamb racks; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
6
Spread mustard mixture evenly over the meaty portion of lamb racks.
7
Carefully pat breadcrumb mixture into mustard mixture.
8
Place lamb on a broiler rack that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
9
Bake in a 425 oven for 35 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 140 (medium-rare) to 155 (medium).
10
Place lamb on platter; cover with foil; let stand 10 minutes before serving.
11
Cut each rack into 4 pieces (2 ribs per piece).
12
Garnish with mint sprigs.

236

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices day-old white bread, ⅓ cup finely chopped pistachios, 1 ¼ teaspoons grated lemon rind, 2 ½ 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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