Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/3 cup freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/3 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons herbes de Provence*
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1 1/2-pound rack of lamb, trimmed
- Mince garlic in processor.
- Add next 5 ingredients.
- Using on/off turns, process just until basil is finely chopped.
- Drizzle oil over.
- Process until mixture is blended.
- (Can be made 4 hours ahead.
- Cover; chill.)
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper.
- Arrange, bone side down, on small rimmed baking sheet.
- Press breadcrumb mixture onto lamb, coating completely.
- Roast until meat thermometer inserted into center of lamb registers 135F for medium-rare, about 30 minutes.
- Let lamb rest 15 minutes.
- Transfer lamb to cutting board.
- Cut between bones into individual or double chops.
- Divide between 2 plates; serve.
- *A dried herb mixture available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/herb-crusted-rack-of-lamb-107704 (may not work)