Mustard and Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb {Gluten-Free}
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Serves: 3-4
Ingredients
½ cup plain gluten-free breadcrumbs (I used Aleias)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbl chopped parsley
1 tbl chopped thyme (or rosemary)
3 tbl olive oil, divided
1 ½ lb rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched (about 8 chops)
3-4 tbl Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and prepare a baking tray lined with a rack
Combine breadcrumbs, garlic, herbs salt and pepper in a bowl and add enough olive oil to moisten to sand-like consistency
Season lamb all over with salt and pepper and heat large sauté pan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, brown lamb on all sides (3-4 mins each side) and remove to baking tray, bone-side down
Spread mustard on top of lamb and press on breadcrumb mixture
Insert oven thermometer into center of rack of lamb and roast in oven until desired degree of doneness (about 20 minutes for medium rare)
Remove from oven, cover with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into 2-bone chops and serving
Recipe by Jackie Ourman at http://jackieourman.com/mustard-and-herb-crusted-rack-of-lamb-gluten-free/