Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"Leave the gun. Take the cannolis."--Clemenza, in The Godfather

Spring Lamb Rack with Caper and Herb Crust Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Spring Lamb Rack with Caper and Herb Crust is from Heritage on a Plate , one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 tbs olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
2 French-trimmed 8-cutlet lamb racks
8 eschalots, halved
Rhubarb compote, to serve
Caper and herb crust
2 tbs salted capers, rinsed, drained
4 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup mint leaves
8 garlic cloves
2 tbs olive oil
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
2/3 cup (100g) chopped peanuts
Directions:
Directions:
1.For the crust, place the capers, herbs, garlic, oil, lemon zest and juice and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper in a food processor and whiz for 1 minute or until very finely chopped. Add the peanuts and process until just combined. Set aside.

2.Heat the oil in a frypan over medium heat. Season lamb, then in 2 batches, cook, turning, for 1 minute each side or until browned. Rest for 15 minutes, then press crust onto each lamb rack.

3.Preheat the oven to 200°C.

4.Place eschalot on a baking tray, drizzle with oil and place the lamb on top. Roast for 35 minutes for medium-rare or until cooked to your liking. Rest for 10 minutes.

5.Carve the lamb and serve with the roasted eschalot.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

16W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!