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Pistachio-Crusted Lamb Rack
Pistachio-Crusted Lamb Rack
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds lamb rack, trimmed of top fat
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dry thyme
- 1 tsp dry rosemary
- 1 tsp dry basil
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 1 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pistachio nuts
- 2 Tbsp bread crumbs
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 ˚F.
- Cut the lamb rack into individual chops, leaving about an inch between the bones.
- In a bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, dry thyme, dry rosemary, dry basil, and dry oregano. Season the lamb chops with the spice mixture.
- Heat a high-heat cooking pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 Tbsp of oil to the pan. Sear the lamb chops on both sides until golden brown.
- In another bowl, mix together melted butter, chopped pistachio nuts, bread crumbs, and olive oil.
- Spread 3 Tbsp of Dijon mustard on top of the lamb chops. Press the pistachio mixture onto the mustard-coated lamb chops.
- Transfer the lamb chops to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the internal temperature of the lamb reaches 145°F.
- Remove the lamb chops from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Credit to chef John from FoodWishes.com