Lamb Rack with a Pistachio and Mustard Crust
Tender Lamb racks roasted with a pistachio and mustard crust
Ingredients
- 2 6 or 8 Chop Lamb Racks
- 2/3 Cup Pistachio nuts, chopped
- 2 Tbsp Bread Crumbs
- 1 Tbsp Butter, melted
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tbsp Chives, chopped
- 2 Tbsp Parsley, chopped
- Pinch Salt
- Pinch Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven 200 C
- Line a baking dish with baking paper.
- Season lamb to your liking with salt and pepper.
- Heat large pan over high heat, brown lamb on all sides, transfer to baking dish and set aside.
- Combine nuts, crumbs, butter, oil, herbs and an extra pinch of salt and pepper.
- Spread the mustard over the meat side of the rack then press the pistachio mixture on top of mustard.
- Bake in oven until the crust is golden and the lamb is cooked to your liking. 20-25 minutes for medium rare, 30 minutes for medium and 40 minutes for medium well.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving, cutting each rack in half.
- Serve with potatoes and green vegetables.
