Rack of Lamb With Sage Crust Recipe

Name: Rack of Lamb With Sage Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole racks of lamb (1 to 1 1/4 pounds each); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 cups fresh (soft) bread crumbs; 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese; 4 cloves minced garlic; ⅔ cup chopped fresh sage leaves; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; Aged balsamic vinegar, to taste

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees.
2
Season the racks generously with salt and pepper.
3
Place a large cast-iron skillet over high heat.
4
When very hot, add the oil and sear one of the lamb racks all over until it is very brown, about 2 minutes per side.
5
Transfer to a roasting pan fitted with a wire rack, laying it rounded-side (the side with the fat) up.
6
Repeat with the remaining rack of lamb.
7
Cover with foil and set aside.
8
Place the remaining ingredients except for the balsamic vinegar in the bowl of a food processor.
9
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and process until it forms a paste.
10
Press the paste onto the rounded side of the racks.
11
Roast until desired doneness, about 15 for medium rare.
12
Allow to rest for 5 minutes, covered, before carving and serving drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

360

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 whole racks of lamb (1 to 1 1/4 pounds each), Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 2 cups fresh (soft) bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Rack of Lamb With Sage Crust 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.

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Rack of Lamb With Sage Crust

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