Description
Tender rack of lamb coated with a zesty Dijon mustard and fresh herb crust, roasted to perfection with a golden breadcrumb topping. A restaurant-quality dish that’s surprisingly easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
2 racks of lamb, frenched (about 1½ lbs each)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Pat the racks of lamb dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix Dijon mustard and minced garlic. Spread this mixture evenly over the meaty side of each rack.
- In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, and optional lemon zest.
- Press the breadcrumb mixture firmly onto the mustard-coated lamb to form a crust.
- Place the racks on the prepared baking sheet, crust side up.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches about 135°F for medium-rare.
- Let the lamb rest for 10 minutes before slicing between the bones.
- Optionally, drizzle with balsamic vinegar just before serving.
Notes
Mix in crushed red pepper flakes for a spicier crust.
Swap breadcrumbs with crushed pistachios or almonds for a gluten-free version.
Use dried herbs if fresh aren’t available, but reduce the amount.
Add grated Parmesan to the breadcrumb mix for extra savory flavor.
Try whole grain mustard or garlic aioli instead of Dijon for a twist.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10–15 minutes to maintain the crust.
Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 rack
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
