Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb

Recipesfull introduces to you: Good Times, Good Food. (Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb). The pistachio and mustard crust gives this lamb dish an interesting flavor and texture. Sure, rack of lamb is a little pricey, but no more so than other special occasion meats like prime rib, beef tenderloin, or goose. And, because rack of lamb is sold completely trimmed, you'll have virtually no waste.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb

Ingredients

2 racks of lamb

trimmed

1 teaspoon herbes de Provence

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

⅔ cup chopped pistachio nuts

2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

1 tablespoon melted butter

1 teaspoon olive oil

salt and ground black pepper to taste

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Capirotada a la Antigua (Mexican Bread Pudding)

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Generously season each rack of lamb with herbes de Provence salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Place lamb in skillet and cook browning on all sides 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer lamb to a foil-lined baking sheet; set aside.

Step 3

Stir pistachios bread crumbs butter olive oil and a pinch of salt and black pepper in a bowl. Spread mustard on the fat-side of each rack of lamb. Pat pistachio mixture on top of mustard. Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and lamb is pink in the center 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutritional Information

Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 618.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 53.1g 106%

Carbohydrates: 10.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 39.8g 61%

Saturated Fat: 13.6g 68%

Cholesterol: 164.4mg 55%

Vitamin A Iu: 198IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 22.9mg 176%

Vitamin B6: 1.2mg 74%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 13.9mcg 4%

Calcium: 58.5mg 6%

Iron: 4.5mg 25%

Magnesium: 71.2mg 25%

Potassium: 811.1mg 23%

Sodium: 651.7mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 48%

Calories From Fat: 357.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.