RACK OF LAMB WITH HERBES DE PROVENCE

Rack of Lamb with Herbes de Provence image

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

LAMB
2 large racks of lamb (about 8 chops each), room temperature
ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, or as needed
HERB CRUST
1 c panko breadcrumbs
1/4 c parsley, chopped
1/4 c parmesan cheese, grated
1 Tbsp herbes de provence
2 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 Tbsp olive oil, or more as needed
1/4 c dijon mustard, or more as needed

Steps:

1. Season racks very well with salt and pepper on all sides including ends. In a cast iron pan over medium-high heat, add oil. When very hot, sear racks on all sides until nicely browned. Transfer to a 425ºF oven fat side down and roast for 8 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in the jar of a blender combine breadcrumbs, parsley, parmesan cheese, Herbes de Provence, garlic and oil. Process until the mixture is moist.
3. After 8 minutes, remove the racks of lamb and immediately brush on Dijon mustard. Then coat racks in the herb crust mixture. Transfer back to the oven for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and let them rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing & serving.
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