pistachio crusted rack of lamb

Name: Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## LAMB; 2 large racks of lamb (about 8 chops each), room temperature, Frenched and patted dry; ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns); 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, or as needed; 1/2 cup(s) pomegranate molasses, or as needed; ## PISTACHIO CRUST; 1 cup(s) pistachios, shelled; 1/2 cup(s) Panko crumbs; 1/4 cup(s) parsley, chopped; 2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon(s) dried rosemary, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic (large), roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, or as needed

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Apr 17, 2025

With a colorful and tasty crust, this dish is perfect to serve for any special occasion.

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A few Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb served over white bean puree.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

LAMB
2 large racks of lamb (about 8 chops each), room temperature, Frenched and patted dry
ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
1/2 cup pomegranate molasses, or as needed
PISTACHIO CRUST
1 cup pistachios, shelled
1/2 cup Panko crumbs
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, chopped
2 cloves garlic (large), roughly chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

How To Make pistachio crusted rack of lamb

Step 1

LAMB... Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 2

Cut each rack of lamb in half and generously season them on all sides with salt and pepper; set aside.
Step 3

In a large cast iron pan over medium-high heat, add oil. When it starts shimmering, place the racks, fat side down, and sear on all sides until browned.
Step 4

Transfer to the preheated oven, with the fat side down, and roast for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, make the pistachio crust.
Step 5

Remove from the heat, transfer them to a cutting board, and immediately brush on pomegranate molasses.
Step 6

Coat the racks with the pistachio crust mixture and place them back to cast iron, fat side up.
Step 7

Transfer to the oven and roast for 5 to 8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 135 degrees F for medium rare.
Step 8

Remove from the heat, transfer onto a cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let them rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Step 9

PISTACHIO CRUST... In the jar of a blender, add pistachios, breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and garlic. Process until the mixture is very fine.
Step 10

While the appliance is running, slowly pour in oil enough so the mixture is moist, resembling damp sand.
Step 11

Transfer the pistachio crust mixture to a shallow dish or pie plate.
Step 12

To view this easy and colorful lamb recipe on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/EWRG50y4KdI
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