Suzanne Husseini's Herb-and Pistachio-Crusted Rack of Lamb



Ingredients

2 racks of lamb (cleaned, French-trimmed and patted dry)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
1 cup fresh parsley
½ cup fresh cilantro
1 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. paprika
6 cloves garlic, mashed
Zest 1 lemon
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (white bread, crusts removed)
1 cup pistachios, ground but not too fine



Preparation

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

• Rub the lamb all over with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

• Put the racks on a baking pan with the meat side up and roast for 15 minutes.

• Remove to cool, but leave the oven on and lower the temperature to 350 degrees.

• In a food processor, place the butter, parsley, cilantro, allspice, paprika, garlic and lemon zest and pulse a couple of times. Then add the breadcrumbs and pistachios and continue to pulse to incorporate, ensuring that it remains coarse.

• Spoon the herb and nut mixture on top of the lamb, meat side up, and, using your hands, pat down to stick.

• Return the lamb racks to the oven and finish roasting for another 15 minutes. Remove and cover loosely with foil and leave to rest for 5 minutes before serving.



Tags : Lamb , Pistachios