Lamb Rack Crusted Pistachio

Remove lamb from grill and loosely cover with foil.

Lamb rack crusted pistachio. Pistachio crusted rack of lamb fig and olive tapenade with orange roasted roots. Sure rack of lamb is a little pricey but no more so than other special occasion meats like prime rib beef tenderloin or goose. Place the lamb crusted side up over the unheated side of the grill and cook with the lid down for 15 minutes for medium rare. Pistachio crusted rack of lamb served with roasted carrots and asparagus.

Remove from heat and set aside ready to coat with the pistachio crust. Easier than you think and impressive. First the lamb racks get a light dusting of kosher salt and black pepper to taste then a quick sear in extra virgin olive oil. 2 1 1 2 pound racks of lamb trimmed or frenched.

Let rest for 10 minutes. A rack of lamb is seared then coated with dijon mustard and a crunchy layer of a ground pistachios and bread crumbs. Impress your guests with this beautiful pistachio crusted roast rack of lamb. Pistachio crusted rack of lamb.

Remove from the pan and cool on a rack. Place the racks into a heavy based roasting dish with the pistachio crusted side up. Apply the paste to the lamb rack use your fingers and pack the coating onto the top side of the rack. I had a single old rack of lamb only 8 skinny ribs in total laying in my freezer for over a year.

Meanwhile prepare the lamb. Carve lamb racks into single chops. Place a heavy skillet over high heat and add the olive oil. The pistachio and mustard crust gives this lamb dish an interesting flavor and texture.

Season the lamb generously with salt and pepper. Then comes the crust. Stand the rack up to brown its top then roll over to brown the bone side. When the oil begins to smoke place the lamb fat side down in the skillet and sear until deeply colored.

Sear in a hot frying pan on a high heat with a little extra oil and 1 knob of butter for 2 to 3 minutes turning with tongs until golden all over then remove the racks to a roasting tray and let them cool. Sweet nutty pistachios are added to a traditional dijon mustard crust which gives the lamb a great flavor and texture. I use 2 lamb racks here each will have 8 ribs or chops. You can safely count on 2 ribs per person but i often budget 3 per person.

Roasted in the oven until tender and juicy gives you a restaurant quality dinner. For the crust blend all the ingredients except the lamb racks and mustard.