RACK OF LAMB WITH GARLIC-CREAM SAUCE

RACK OF LAMB WITH GARLIC-CREAM SAUCE image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 cloves garlic, peeled
1 shallot, peeled and quartered
1 & 1/4 cl. heavy cream, more as needed
1 rack lamb (8 ribs), trimmed and frenched and cut into 4 2-rib sections
2 sprigs thyme or rosemary
2 AT. olive oil
s & p

Steps:

Place garlic, shallot and cream in a small saucepan. Bring to barely a simmer, cover and cook until garlic and shallot are very soft, 1-2 hours. Transfer to a blender and puree, adding more cream as needed. Set aside. 2. Rub lamb all over with thyme, discapd sprigs. Brush lamb with olive oil and season liberally with s & p. Sear or grill over med.high heat until lamb reaches desired doneness, about 4 min/side for medium. 3. Reheat garlic mixture over very low heat adding more cream if sauce is too thick. Season lightly with s & p and serve with lamb.