Prep: 1 - 2 Hours Cook: 30 Mins Serves: 3 - 4 Cut: Rack

Ingredients:

  • Fresh New Zealand Spring Lamb Frenched Lamb Rack
  • 4 – 5 cloves of garlic, minced finely
  • 2 tbsp chopped rosemary
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp flaky sea salt
  • 1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper

Directions:

  1. Let New Zealand Frenched Lamb Rack sit at room temperature for at least one hour before prep.
  2. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  3. Pat dry the New Zealand Frenched Lamb Rack.
  4. Using a sharp knife, score the fat in between each bone.
  5. Massage the meat thoroughly with garlic, rosemary, avocado oil, sea salt, and black pepper.
  6. Place meat in a roasting pan or baking sheet.
  7. Bake at 450°F degrees for 20 minutes and then cut the temperature down to 350°F. Allow to bake for another 10 minutes. 
  8. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. For medium-rare, pull the meat out once it reaches 135°F to 140°F.
  9. Once the meat reaches the desired temperature, remove the lamb from the oven and transfer to a cutting board to rest for at least 10 minutes.
  10. Using a sharp knife, cut the lamb into individual ribs and serve.

Brussels Sprout Salad (makes four servings)

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 1 tsp fresh dill
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Place Brussels sprouts, asparagus, and snow peas into boiling water for 2 minutes to blanch.  Remove immediately and rinse in cold water.
  2. Place blanched veggies into a large mixing bowl and add in dill, olive oil, tahini, and lemon juice. Toss well.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Allow to rest in the fridge for at least 10 minutes so that the veggies marinade in the dressing. Enjoy!

Recipe Credits: @paige_appetit

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