Rack Of Lamb With Mustard And Herbs

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 2 racks of lamb (1 1/2 pounds, 8 chops each)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 tablespoons dijon mustard

Recipe

• 1 season lamb with salt and pepper.
• 2 heat oil in sauté pan over medium-high heat. sear lamb, one rack at a time. using tongs, hold each rack upright; sear ends, about 20 seconds each. rack should look golden. transfer racks to 13x9-inch baking dish.
• 3 in a bowl, stir together bread crumbs, garlic, thyme, rosemary, butter, and a pinch of salt; mix well.
• 4 brush seared lamb with a thin layer of mustard. sprinkle bread crumbs over surface of lamb, pressing so it adheres well.
• 5 roast lamb at 400° until a thermometer reads 120° (about 20 minutes for rare, 25 minutes for medium-rare).
• 6 before slicing, let lamb rest on cutting board 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.