Black Pepper Fine Herbs Coated Rack of Spring Lamb
From: Isabelle, Lachine, Quebec, Canada
Servings: 6 to 8
  • 4 rack of spring lamb, thawed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons [7.5 mL] olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] finely chopped fresh chervil
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] thyme
  • Pat dry thawed rack of lamb; brush rack fo lamb with olive oil.
  • Mix together minced garlic, coarsely ground black pepper, finely chopped fresh chervil, rosemary, coarse salt and thyme.
  • Rub rack of lamb on both sides with mixture; arrange into a glass dish.
  • Cover dish and leave rack of lamb to macerate, refrigerated, for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 475°F [245°C]; preheat a shallow iron-cast or metal frypan into preheated oven.
  • Remove from marinade and transfer drained rack of lamb, fat side up, into hot frypan.
  • Transfer into preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, until inside meat temperature reaches 130°F [54°C].
  • Transfer done rack of lamb onto a cutting board.
  • Loosely covered with al foil, leave rack of lamb to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Slice rack between ribs, and serve.