Gourmet Rack of Lamb



An easy way to be frugal at home is by purchasing less expensive ingredients, or buying only those that are on sale. Every now and then though it is important to treat yourself, especially if you love to cook! Stop in to a gourmet food store and see what premium products they have in stock—a little quality can go a long way. Try experimenting with luxury olive oils or mustards for the recipe below.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (7 bone) rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Directions

1. First, move oven rack to the center position. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Then, in a bowl, toss the bread crumbs with the garlic, rosemary, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp of pepper. Drizzle 2 tbs olive oil to moisten the mixture. Set aside.
2. With salt and pepper, season the rack of lamb all over. Now heat 2 tbs olive oil in a heavy, oven-proof skillet over high heat. Sear the lamb for 1 to 2 mins on all sides. Brush the rack with mustard, and then cover in the bread crumb mixture until evenly coated. Cover the ends of the bones with foil to prevent charring.
3. Set the rack bone side down in the skillet. Roast the lamb in the oven for 16 mins. With a thermometer, read the center of the meat after 10 to 12 minutes and remove the meat, or let it cook longer, to your taste. Let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes, loosely covered, before carving between the ribs.