Racks Of Lamb With Almond Crust And Orange Sauce

Name: Racks Of Lamb With Almond Crust And Orange Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lamb racks, trimmed (4 - 5 cutlet each); 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup white wine; to taste black pepper; 1 cup parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup almonds, sliced; 1 cup soft breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons orange marmalade; 1/2 teaspoon orange rind, grated; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; SAUCE:-; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon honey; 2 teaspoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

4 lamb racks, trimmed (4 - 5 cutlet each)
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup white wine
to taste black pepper
1 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup almonds, sliced
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon orange rind, grated
2 tablespoons butter, melted
SAUCE:-
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons butter, melted

1
Trim the lamb of any excess fat. You want the racks to be really fat free. Combine orange juice, white wine and black pepper..
2
Place in a shallow dish and add racks of lamb.
3
Arrange lamb so that the meaty part is in the marinade. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for 1 - 2 hours.
4
Remove the racks from the marinade and reserve the marinade for the sauce. Combine parsley, breadcrumbs, almonds, marmalade, orange rind and butter and mix well.
5
Press mixture over meaty part of each rack.
6
Place la mb, crumb side up in a baking dish and bake at 200 C for 20 - 25 minutes or until lamb is cooked to your liking.
7
Remove lamb from oven and cover with foil and allow to rest in a warm place for 10 minutes before serving with the sauce. Add water, honey and cornflour to reserved marinade. Bring to the boil; simmer 1 minutes until thickened.

539

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lamb racks, trimmed (4 - 5 cutlet each), 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup white wine, to taste black pepper, and more.

Yes, Racks Of Lamb With Almond Crust And Orange Sauce 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!