Should I Sear Rack Of Lamb Before Roasting?

Searing meat is an essential step if you want to make the most flavorful roasts, steaks, chops, lamb, and more. When you sear meat , you caramelize the natural sugars in the meat and brown the proteins, forming a rich brown crust on the surface of the meat that amplifies the savory flavor of the finished dish.

What to serve with rack of lamb?

The best sides for rack of lamb include: roasted potatoes and vegetables, a fresh salad, and crusty homemade bread. See serving suggestions for links to recipes.

Best Roasted Rack of Lamb with Dijon Pistachio Crust

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs rack of lamb
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup salted crushed and pistachios (without shell)
4–5 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking dish or baking sheet with tinfoil.
Prepare rack of lamb by trimming the excess fat that surrounds the sides. Pat dry, cover with plastic wrap, leave room temperature for 30 minutes.
Heat a large frying pan on medium- high heat. Add olive oil. Unwrap the lamb and season with salt and pepper. Sear in hot pan (about 3-5 minutes per side of exposed meat). Sear until nice brown color on all sides.
Let cool (about 20 minutes). Once cooled rub with mustard (use hands). Press pistachios on top of mustard to form a nice even layer.
Place rack on prepared baking dish and cook for about 20-25 minutes (medium cook) until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 135 degrees F. Cover the rack of lamb with tinfoil if the pistachios start to brown too much.
Let rest about 10-15 minutes before cutting meat

Author: Elena
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Category: Savory
Method: Italian/ French/ American
Cuisine: Italian/ French/ American