Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRib N Reef SteakhousePistachio Crusted Rack Of Lamb Recipe

Pistachio Crusted Rack Of Lamb Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Seasoned & roasted, served with herbs lamb juice, served with grilled vegetables

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Ingredients

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Meat

Method

Preparation of Lamb

  1. 1

    Season the Lamb

    Pat the rack of lamb dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.

  2. 2

    Sear the Lamb

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the rack of lamb and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Crust

    In a food processor, combine shelled pistachios, breadcrumbs, and chopped parsley. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.

  4. 4

    Apply Mustard

    Remove the lamb from the skillet and brush the Dijon mustard evenly over the meaty side of the rack.

  5. 5

    Coat with Crust

    Press the pistachio and breadcrumb mixture onto the mustard-coated side of the rack to form a crust.

Roasting the Lamb

  1. 6

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 7

    Roast the Lamb

    Place the crusted rack of lamb on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes for medium-rare, or until it reaches your desired doneness.

  3. 8

    Rest the Lamb

    Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Preparing the Vegetables

  1. 9

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Toss zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

  2. 10

    Grill the Vegetables

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred.

Making the Herb Sauce

  1. 11

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small saucepan, combine the chopped fresh herbs and lamb juices. Bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally.

  2. 12

    Serve

    Once the sauce is heated through, remove from heat and serve alongside the sliced lamb and grilled vegetables.

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