Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Dijon Sauce
A classic French preparation: lamb coated in a mustard-herb crust, roasted pink and served with a quick pan sauce.

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
1
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Recipe serves 1
Ingredients
- 4 chops lamb rib chops
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp tsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season lamb chops with salt and pepper.
- 2
Sear chops in olive oil in an oven-safe skillet, 2 minutes per side, then remove.
- 3
Mix Dijon mustard, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and almond flour into a paste; coat the chops.
- 4
Roast in the skillet 10-12 minutes for medium-rare (internal 130°F). Rest 5 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, deglaze the pan with chicken stock, reduce by half, then stir in cream and butter until glossy.
- 6
Slice chops between the bones and serve with the pan sauce.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
680
34% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 46 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fat | 52 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
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