Rack of Lamb with Dijon Crust and Rosemary Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Rack of Lamb with Dijon Crust and Rosemary Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard; Kosher salt and cracked black pepper; One 1 1/4–1 1/2 pound (8-bone) rack of lamb, frenched; 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 2 sprigs rosemary; 1 tablespoon olive oil

One of the many reasons rack of lamb is such a treat is that it is so simple to prepare. A few minutes putting a crust together and tossing some tomatoes and rosemary in a roasting pan, followed by a hot oven, and dinner can hit the table in less than an hour. Cherry tomatoes are not at their peak in January, but roasting them under the rack of lamb coats them in lamb juice and concentrates their flavor.

In my opinion, the best way to make sure your lamb is cooked to perfection is taking its temperature with a calibrated thermometer and letting it rest. Around 10 minutes seems to be a good resting time for an average-sized rack of lamb. A few roasted potatoes and a light red wine and a spectacular Sunday supper is sitting on your table in no time flat.

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Active: 10 mins

Total: 40 mins

Serves: 4 servings

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2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
One 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-pound (8-bone) rack of lamb, frenched
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 sprigs rosemary
1 tablespoon olive oil

Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine breadcrumbs and chopped rosemary then season with salt and pepper. Spread mustard on fat cap of lamb rack, then press breadcrumb mixture evenly over mustard.
Place tomatoes and rosemary sprigs in baking sheet and toss with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place lamb, breadcrumb side up, over tomatoes; then place rack in oven. Roast until internal temperature reaches 125°F, then rest for 10 minutes for medium rare. Serve with light red wine and crusty bread.

Special equipment

Roasting pan

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
390	Calories
27g	Fat
6g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	390
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g	34%
Saturated Fat 12g	60%
Cholesterol 98mg	33%
Sodium 923mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 11mg	53%
Calcium 36mg	3%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 511mg	11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.