Pistachio-Crusted Rack of Lamb

Serve Chef John's pistachio-crusted rack of lamb for special occasions. Sweet pistachios, spicy Dijon, and crunchy bread crumbs add nice taste and texture.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 619 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
• 2 racks of lamb, trimmed
• 0.66666668653488 cup chopped pistachio nuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Generously season each rack of lamb with herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Place lamb into the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Stir pistachios, bread crumbs, melted butter, and olive oil together in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spread mustard over the fatty side of lamb, then press pistachio mixture into mustard.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden and lamb is pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium doneness.

Step 6

Transfer lamb to a plate and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.