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rack of lamb with herbes de provence

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

This dish is flavorful and very elegant! The presentation is beautiful and the taste is just amazing!

yield 4 servings
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For rack of lamb with herbes de provence

  • LAMB
  • 2 lg
    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 lg
    cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil, or more as needed
  • 1/4 c
    dijon mustard, or more as needed

How To Make rack of lamb with herbes de provence

  • 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.
  • 4
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzMSdewSddI
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