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Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Mint Chimichurri
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Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Mint Chimichurri

A high-end comfort dish featuring a mustard and herb crust, served with a zesty, nut-free green sauce.

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

25 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 2 8-bone Rack of Lamb
  • 3 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 bunch Parsley
  • 0.5 cup Mint
  • 1 cup Pork Rinds
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Crush pork rinds into fine crumbs and mix with minced parsley and salt.

  2. 2

    Sear the rack of lamb on all sides in a hot pan; let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Brush the fat side of the lamb with Dijon mustard and press into the pork rind herb mixture.

  4. 4

    Roast at 400°F (200°C) until internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare.

  5. 5

    Finely chop mint, parsley, and garlic; whisk with olive oil and red wine vinegar to make chimichurri.

  6. 6

    Rest the lamb for 10 minutes before carving into chops.

  7. 7

    Serve with a side of roasted asparagus (optional).

Nutrition Facts

Calories

540

kcal

Protein

35

g

Carbs

4

g

Fat

42

g

Fiber

1

g

Sugar

1

g

Sodium

610

mg

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