Enjoy a Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb Recipe coated in a fragrant blend of fresh herbs and garlic, creating a flavorful, aromatic crust. This tender, juicy dish is perfect for any special occasion or gourmet dinner at home.
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I’ve always loved lamb and when I started making this herb crusted rack of lamb I was over the moon! It is so easy and tasty.
Sometimes, I like to switch up Christmas or Easter dinner. Instead of a traditional ham, I'll try smoked spatchcock turkey, this Thanksgiving chicken, smoked ribeye, or this lamb.
Why This Recipe Works
- Lamb is so tender and easy to cook.
- Since lamb is perfectly cooked at medium rare it doesn't need to cook long!
- The herb crust with all the garlic and balsamic adds extra delicious flavor and is easy to make.
- Perfect for the holidays or just a great weeknight dinner!
What Goes Into This Recipe
- Herbs: Rosemary, Thyme, Parsley- I recommend using fresh!
- Racks of Lamb- Our local Sam's Club carries great lamb!
Make sure to check out all my favorite holiday sides and appetizers too! You don’t want to miss these bacon-wrapped dates, baked brie, smoked deviled eggs, hot artichoke dip, and this delicious Thanksgiving corn!
Also, make sure to learn how to chop parsley here!
How to Make This Recipe?
- Step 1: Place garlic cloves, rosemary, thyme, parsley, balsamic vinegar, and oil in a food processer and process until combined.
- Step 2: Lay racks of lamb out and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
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- Step 3: Rub herb marinade all over each rack. Allow lamb to rest at room temp for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 450°F and more oven rack to 2nd highest position.
- Step 4: Bake lamb fat side up for 15 minutes, then flip and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until internal temp is at least 125°F for Rare and 130-135°F for Medium Rare.
- Step 5: Once at temperature, remove from oven, cover loosely with foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Then enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Rack of Lamb is typically served rare but you can cook it to whatever temperature you prefer.
- You can bake on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan.
- Check each lamb separately for doneness. Thicker lamb racks will need to cook longer.
- The racks will shrink a bit as they cook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Serve with a side of sour cream mashed potatoes, green beans casserole, sweet potato rolls, a delicious brie and prosciutto salad, and a cranberry margarita. Add a drizzle of garlic herb butter for extra flavor!
Store any leftover in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
I love to make a quick tzatziki and serve leftover lamb with rice, tzatziki, and a cucumber avocado salad.
I like to reheat rack of lamb pieces in a pan on the stove top with a little oil.
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Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 garlic cloves*
- ¼ cup rosemary fresh
- ½ cup parsley fresh
- 2 tbs thyme fresh
- 2 tbs balsamic oil
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 racks of lamb 1.5 - 2lbs per rack
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- In a food processer, combine the garlic, rosemary, parsley, thyme, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Process until thoroughly combined.10 garlic cloves*, ¼ cup rosemary, ½ cup parsley, 2 tbs thyme, 2 tbs balsamic oil, ¼ cup olive oil
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over all sides of the lamb.½ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Pepper
- Cover the lamb with the herb marinade. Make sure to get all sides. Let lamb sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to an hour.2 racks of lamb
- Preheat oven to 450°F and move oven rack to 2nd to highest position in the oven.
- Place lamb on a baking sheet, fat side up.
- Bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven, and flip the racks of lamb to the other side.
- Return to oven and cook for 5-10 more minutes. Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature (IT) to know when it each rack is perfectly done. * IT of 125°F for Rare, and IT of 130-135°F for Med-Rare. Rack of lamb is often served rare- medium rare but you can cook it until your preferred level of doneness.
- Remove from oven and loosely cover with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Then enjoy!
Notes
- *Garlic: You can never go wrong with too much garlic but for this marinade, you don’t need a ton. I’ve used both 5 and 10 cloves and like them both!
- *Temperature: Check each rack of lamb to make sure each one gets to the correct temperature. Sometimes one rack will be thinner and will cook slightly faster. I love using my Thermoworks Dash or Thermapen One to quickly check internal temperatures.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Thermometer:
- Roasting Pan: This roasting pan was sent to me from DeBuyer and it is incredible. Expensive, but so beautiful and the highest quality!
- Food Processor: I have a Breville Food Processor which is a true workhorse, however, before I got this one I had this Hamilton Beach Processor which was much more budget-friendly!
Lisa says
This herb crusted lamb is so tender and juicy! Love it!