Herbed Rack Of Lamb With Parsley, Mint, And Walnut Sauté

Serves: 6

Darlene Legros

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

57

Sweetness

44

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

5 tbsps

Olive Oil

1 cup

Water

2 tbsps

Walnut Oil

Directions:

1

For lamb: Place lamb racks on heavy large rimmed baking sheet

2

Brush lamb with 1 tablespoon oil

3

Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons coarse salt and pepper

4

Mix all herbs in small bowl; press firmly over meat side of lamb to adhere

5

Let stand 2 hours at room temperature

6

(Can be made 6 hours ahead

7

Cover and refrigerate

8

) Preheat oven to 425°F

9

Heat remaining 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat

10

Working in batches, add lamb, meat-and-herb side down, and cook until brown, about 4 minutes

11

Transfer racks to baking sheet, meat-and-herb side up

12

Roast lamb until meat thermometer inserted into center registers 125°F for medium-rare, about 13 minutes

13

Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes

14

Place lamb racks on heavy large rimmed baking sheet

15

Brush lamb with 1 tablespoon oil

16

Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons coarse salt and pepper

17

Mix all herbs in small bowl; press firmly over meat side of lamb to adhere

18

Let stand 2 hours at room temperature

19

(Can be made 6 hours ahead

20

Cover and refrigerate

21

) Preheat oven to 425°F

22

Heat remaining 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat

23

Working in batches, add lamb, meat-and-herb side down, and cook until brown, about 4 minutes

24

Transfer racks to baking sheet, meat-and-herb side up

25

Roast lamb until meat thermometer inserted into center registers 125°F for medium-rare, about 13 minutes

26

Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes

27

Meanwhile, prepare sauté: Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat

28

Add shallots and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes

29

Add parsley and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes

30

Add mint, 1/2 cup water, and lemon peel and cook until parsley is tender, about 3 minutes

31

Mix in walnuts, walnut oil, and lemon juice

32

Season with salt and pepper

33

Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat

34

Add shallots and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes

35

Add parsley and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes

36

Add mint, 1/2 cup water, and lemon peel and cook until parsley is tender, about 3 minutes

37

Mix in walnuts, walnut oil, and lemon juice

38

Season with salt and pepper

39

Cut lamb between bones into individual chops

40

Divide parsley sauté among 6 plates

41

Top with lamb chops and serve

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Cut lamb between bones into individual chops

43

Divide parsley sauté among 6 plates

44

Top with lamb chops and serve