Rosemary Garlic Herb Roasted Rack of Lamb

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Description

Rack of lamb marinated in rosemary and garlic, seared then roasted.

Makes 3-4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 rack of lamb (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 ½ tsp salt, extra to taste
  • 1 ½ tsp pepper, extra to taste
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Directions

  1. Slice the rack of lamb between the bones into even slices.
  2. Season both sides of the lamb slices generously with salt (1 ½ tsp) and pepper (1 ½ tsp).
  3. In a small bowl, mix the dried rosemary (1 tsp), dried thyme (1 tsp), garlic (5 cloves minced), and olive oil (2 Tbsp) together to create a marinade.
  4. Coat the lamb slices with marinade. Leave marinating at room temperature for at least one hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 450° F.
  6. In a cast iron skillet or other pan, sear each piece for two to three minutes on each side, until browning.
  7. Place the seared meat in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, and roast for 6 mins.
  8. Serve hot for best results.