Pistachio- Encrusted Rack of Lamb

PISTACHIO- ENCRUSTED RACK OF LAMB
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One 1.5-ounce slice day-old white bread
2½ Tbs finely chopped pistachios
½ tsp grated lemon rind
1 Tbs finely chopped parsley
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
½ tsp salt, divided
2 Tbs finely chopped fresh chives
2 Tbs finely chopped fresh mint
1 Tbs Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
One 1½-pound French-cut racks of lamb (8 ribs), trimmed
mint sprigs for garnish, optional

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form to measure about 2/3 cup.

3. Combine breadcrumbs, nuts, rind, parsley, juice, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a small bowl.

4. Combine chives, mint, mustard, and garlic in a small bowl.

5. Sprinkle lamb with ¼ teaspoon salt. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add lamb rack; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Spread mustard mixture evenly over meaty portion of lamb rack. Carefully pat breadcrumb mixture into mustard mixture.

6. Place lamb on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Bake for 35 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 145° (medium-rare) to 160° (medium). Place lamb on a platter; cover with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before serving (temperature will increase 5° upon standing). Cut rack into 4 pieces (2 ribs per piece). Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

Servings: 4
Yield: 2 ribs per serving

Recipe Source: Wine, Food and Friends

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