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 Macadamia and Honey Crusted Rack of Lamb

 

This lamb needs to marinate overnight...
 

 

 

MARINADE:

 

¾ cup 

 

dry white wine

 

2 Tbs 

 

chopped fresh rosemary

 

4 cloves 

 

garlic, minced

 

2 Tbs 

 

dijon mustard

 

1 Tbs 

 

extra-virgin olive oil

 

½ tsp 

 

kosher salt

 

¼ tsp 

 

fresh ground pepper
 

 

 

 

MEAT:

 

2 racks 

 

of lamb (1½ lbs. each)
 

 

 

 

CRUST:

 

¼ cup 

 

chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

 

½ cup 

 

finely chopped macadamia nuts

 

½ cup 

 

unseasoned dried breadcrumbs

 

¼ cup 

 

honey

 

 

1

Prepare marinade: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine all marinade ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

2

The racks of lamb must be "frenched." You can ask your butcher to do this: Cut away the meat and fat from the ends of the ribs and remove the chine bone so that the rack can be easily carved at the table.  Sometimes you can purchase a rack at your regular grocery store that is already frenched.

3

Place lamb racks in a 1 gallon lock top ziploc bag and pour the cooled marinade over them. Squeeze all the air out of the bag, seal, and place in a baking dish, and allow the lamb to marinate overnight or for up to 24 hours before roasting.

4

Position a rack in the upper two thirds of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.

5

Prepare crust: In a small bowl, stir parsley, nuts and breadcrumbs together. Remove lamb from the marinade and pat very dry with paper towels so that the crust will adhere well. Pour the honey over the lamb racks, avoiding the bones, and use your fingers to spread the honey evenly. Using the palm of your hand and applying a slight amount of pressure, press the nut mixture over the meat. Cover the exposed rib bones with aluminum foil to keep them from burning and then place the lamb racks in a shallow roasting pan.

6

Roast lamb racks until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the lamb registers 125°F for medium-rare, about 30 minutes. Roast longer if you prefer. Remove the racks from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.

7

To carve, separate the ribs but cutting between the bones. Serve immediately.

 

Servings: 4

 

 Recipe Source

Nordstrom Friends and Family Cookbook

 

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