Rack of Lamb with Mustard & Parsley Crust

Step 1

Before starting this Rack of Lamb with Mustard & Parsley recipe, make sure you have organised all the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Trim the lamb racks, then place on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Sprinkle with salt, pepper and oil.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 200°C (gas 6)...

Step 5

... and bake for about 10 minutes.

Step 6

Dilute the mustard with a little water.

Step 7

Remove the lamb from the oven. Using a brush, spread the mustard...

Step 8

... on the external surface.

Step 9

In the food mixer bowl, place the parsley and garlic cloves...

Step 10

... and process finely.

Step 11

Transfer into a mixing bowl.

Step 12

Add the breadcrumbs and combine with your fingers.

Step 13

Spread the parsley mixture on a tray.

Step 14

Lay the lamb racks, mustard side down, on the parsley mixture. Press gently for the parsley preparation to stick to the mustard.

Step 15

Place the lamb racks on a baking sheet...

Step 16

... and bake for a further 15 or 20 minutes, until the parsley crust is golden.

Step 17

Cooking time varies depending on how done you like your meat (medium-rare or medium). By following the cooking time mentioned in this recipe, the result will be medium-rare.

Step 18

Place the racks on a chopping board.

Step 19

Cut the first two chops to check how done the meat is. Serve the lamb chops on a warm plate.This recipe can be served with a sauce (skim and deglaze the cooking juices with brown lamb stock) and sautéed potatoes.