Description
Elevate your Thanksgiving dinner with this Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb, featuring succulent meat enveloped in a fragrant herb crust of rosemary, thyme, and garlic. This show-stopping dish not only delights the palate but also serves as a stunning centerpiece, ensuring your holiday feast is unforgettable. Simple to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests, it’s the perfect addition to your festive table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 frenched rack of lamb (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil into a paste.
- Pat the rack of lamb dry and rub the herb mixture thoroughly over the meat.
- Place the lamb bone-side down in a roasting pan and roast for 25-30 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing into chops.
- Serve on a platter with reserved juices drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop (approximately 112g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg