Rosemary Crumbed Rack of Lamb

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Rosemary Crumbed Rack of Lamb

Rack of lamb is a premium cut of lamb, and this roasted crusted lamb rack recipe really makes the most of it! Adding a crunchy rosemary-garlic crumb not only adds extra flavour but is also a great textural contrast to the soft and tender lamb meat.

Serve straight up, these lamb cutlets are so juicy and tender or with a creamy white wine & mustard sauce.

Total time: 55 minutes 

Serves 3

Ingredients

  • 1 rack of lamb (6 to 9 bones)
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Dijon Mustard “Glue”:

  • 3 tsp egg , lightly whisked
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves , finely chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove , minced

Garlic Parmesan Crumb:

  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp parmesan , finely grated
  • 1 garlic clove , finely minced (knife, not garlic press)
  • 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves , finely chopped
  • 30g / 2 tbsp butter , melted

 

Creamy White Wine & Mustard Sauce

  • 1 cup dry white wine (sauvignon blanc, pinto gris, semillon, or any blend)
  • 1 cup chicken stock , low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy/thickened cream
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1/8 tsp each salt and pepper

      Method:

      1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Place shelf in the middle of the oven.
      2. Sprinkle lamb rack with salt and pepper.
      3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a heavy based skillet over high heat. Sear lamb rack all over until nicely browned – including each short end – about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. It will be fully raw inside, but that’s OK. Transfer to plate and let cool for 5 minutes, uncovered.
      4. Mix dijon, rosemary and garlic in a small bowl. Then add 3 teaspoons of egg, and mix again.
      5. Mix Crumb ingredients EXCEPT butter in a bowl. Then use a fork to stir through butter. Spread on a dinner plate (large enough that fits lamb).
      6. Spread the underside of the rack with mustard mix. Press into breadcrumb mixture, then spread mustard mix over the other side as well as each end. Then press those sides into the breadcrumb mixture.
      7. Transfer lamb to rack set on a tray. Surround with parboiled vegetables if using – but don’t crowd the lamb.
      8. Frenched racks for 20 minutes, or untrimmed racks for 30 – 35 minutes, or until internal temperature registers 60°C/140°F (for medium rare).
      9. Transfer lamb to a cutting board, loosely cover with foil. (If you roasted veg, leave in tray or pan and keep warm in turned off oven).
      10. Rest 5 minutes then slice carefully using your hands to hold the crumb gently in place where you are cutting using a very sharp knife. If your service allows it, it’s best to cut 2 or 3 bones together (ie. a double/triple cutlet portion), because the crumb stays on better. Slicing single cutlets is super hard (sadly)!
      11. Serve as-is (no sauce) or with Creamy White Wine & Mustard Sauce.

      Creamy White Wine & Mustard Sauce

      1. Boil wine and chicken stock together until reduced by 3/4, then whisk in cream and mustard and simmer for 3 – 5 minutes until thickened. The consistency should be a thin pouring sauce. We don’t want to coat the lamb too thickly as the sauce flavour will be overpowering.

      Recipe inspired by: Recipe Tin Eats