Rack of Lamb With Mint Gremolata |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This uses a mint gremolata instead of the expected persillade. Fresh mint has a cool bite that marries beautifully with the lamb - it recalls the mint jelly that your mother used to pair with it, but without the heavy sweetness. Ingredients:
1 (1 1/2 lb) racks of lamb |
salt |
fresh ground black pepper |
1 cup fresh mint leaves |
2 garlic cloves |
1 lemon, zest of |
Directions:
1. Heat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. Season the lamb with salt and pepper and let it rest until it reaches room temperature, about 30 minutes.
3. Place in a roasting pan and roast for about 20 to 25 minutes for medium-rare.
4. When the lamb has cooked for about 15 minutes, mince the mint, garlic and lemon zest until very fine, almost a paste.
5. Note: Fresh mint will discolor almost immediately, so do this at the last - about 5 minutes before you'll use it.
6. Spread the mint gremolata over the rack of lamb and return to the oven for the final 5 minutes.
7. Remove the rack of lamb from the oven and let it rest under a foil tent for about 10 minutes.
8. Cut it into chops and serve.
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