MEDITERRANEAN RACK OF LAMB

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It's elegant. It's special. And it will have your guests thinking you went all out. They don't have to know how simple it is. -Susan Nilsson, Sterling, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 racks of lamb (1-1/2 pounds each)
1/4 cup grated lemon zest
1/4 cup minced fresh oregano or 4 teaspoons dried oregano
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Fresh oregano and lemon slices, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Place lamb in a shallow roasting pan. In small bowl, combine the lemon zest, oregano, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Rub over lamb., Bake 30-40 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. If desired, serve with fresh oregano and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.