Pistachio-Crusted Rack of Lamb
Description
Serve Chef John's pistachio-crusted rack of lamb for special occasions. Sweet pistachios, spicy Dijon, and crunchy bread crumbs add nice taste and texture.
Ingredients
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2 racks of lamb, trimmed
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1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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2/3 cup chopped pistachio nuts
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2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
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1 tablespoon melted butter
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2
Generously season each rack of lamb with herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper.
3
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Place lamb into the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
4
Stir pistachios, bread crumbs, melted butter, and olive oil together in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spread mustard over the fatty side of lamb, then press pistachio mixture into mustard.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden and lamb is pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium doneness.
6
Transfer lamb to a plate and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.