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Herb Crusted and Honey Glazed Rack of Lamb

A succulent rack of lamb coated with a flavorful herb crust and drizzled with a sweet honey glaze, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lamb
  • 1 rack rack of lamb about 8 ribs, frenched
Herb Crust
  • 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs preferably panko
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Honey Glaze
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Method
 

Prepare the Rack of Lamb
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the rack of lamb with salt and pepper.
Make the Herb Crust
  1. In a food processor, combine parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped.
  2. Press the herb mixture onto the meat side of the rack of lamb to form a crust.
Prepare the Honey Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and soy sauce.
Roast the Lamb
  1. Place the rack of lamb in a roasting pan and brush with half of the honey glaze.
  2. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare.
  3. During the last 10 minutes of roasting, brush with the remaining honey glaze.
Rest and Serve
  1. Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  2. Slice between the ribs and serve with your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality lamb and fresh herbs. Adjust the cooking time based on your preferred doneness.

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