Rack Of Lamb (mustard Crusted)

Total Time: 36 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 21 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 rack of lamb, trimmed & frenched (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary (crushed)
• 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 season rack of lamb well on all sides with salt and pepper.
• 2 heat a medium skillet over high heat and, when hot, add the oil. when the oil is almost smoking, add the rack of lamb and brown well on all sides, about 6 minutes.
• 3 transfer the lamb to a plate and set aside to cool slightly before proceeding.
• 4 preheat oven to 450 degrees f.
• 5 using the back of a spoon, spread the mustard evenly over all sides of the lamb. spread the minced garlic over the lamb in the same manner.
• 6 in a small mixing bowl combine the breadcrumbs and grated cheese and toss to thoroughly combine. using your hands or a spoon, spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly all over the lamb, pressing so that the crumbs adhere to the meat.
• 7 place the rack of lamb on a baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes for medium-rare.
• 8 allow lamb to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before carving into chops to serve.