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Lamb Rack with a Pistachio and Mustard Crust

Tender Lamb racks roasted with a pistachio and mustard crust
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven 200 C
  2. Line a baking dish with baking paper.
  3. Season lamb to your liking with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat large pan over high heat, brown lamb on all sides, transfer to baking dish and set aside.
  5. Combine nuts, crumbs, butter, oil, herbs and an extra pinch of salt and pepper.
  6. Spread the mustard over the meat side of the rack then press the pistachio mixture on top of mustard.
  7. 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.
  8. Rest 10 minutes before serving, cutting each rack in half.
  9. Serve with potatoes and green vegetables.