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Garlic Crusted Roast Rack of Lamb

Garlic Crusted Roast Rack of Lamb

A juicy, garlic-crusted rack of lamb coated with plenty of crushed garlic and rosemary makes this a centerpiece of any meal.

Calories
244
Carbohydrates
22g
Protein
13g
Potassium
206mg
Fiber
10g
Sugar
14g

Ingredients

  • 1 head of garlic, cloves peeled

  • 1/4 cup rosemary leaves

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 racks of lamb, frenched (2 pounds each)

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

Direction

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. In a mini food processor, combine garlic, rosemary, and olive oil and process until garlic is finely chopped.

  3. Season lamb racks with salt and pepper and rub garlic-rosemary oil all over them. Set racks fat-side up on a large rimmed baking sheet and let stand for 1 hour.

  4. Preheat oven to 450°F. Roast lamb in upper third of oven for 15 minutes. Turn racks and roast for 10 minutes longer for medium-rare meat.

  5. Transfer racks to a carving board, stand them upright, and let rest for 10 minutes.

  6. Carve racks in between rib bones and transfer to plates. Serve immediately.

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