Moroccan Rack of Lamb

Mix spices with 2 tbsp. olive oil

Mix spices with 2 tbsp. olive oil

  1. Trim the top layer of fat off of the meat side of the rack of lamb. (note - if you want to french your rack like ours is in the picture, check out this tutorial: How to trim Rack of Lamb ).
  2. Mix spices together with 2 tbsp olive oil
  3. Rub rack of lamb with spice mix and marinate for at least 30 min (up to 1 hour)
  4. Preheat oven to 425 F
  5. Heat oven safe pan on the stove
  6. Sear the rack meat side down for 2 minutes
  7.  Sear the rib side down for another 2 minutes.
  8. Place pan with the rack in the oven for 10-15 minutes (or until internal temp reaches 125° for medium-rare)
  9. Remove from oven and let sit 5-10 minutes before serving.
  10. Carve and serve your chops. plan on 2-3 rib chops per person.
Carve by cutting between the ribs. 

Carve by cutting between the ribs. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 rack of lamb
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tbsp mint (dried)
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper (we used paprika since we were out of it!)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Sear meat for 2 min on each side

Sear meat for 2 min on each side

Place meat in oil-free hot pan

Place meat in oil-free hot pan

Let rack rest for 5 - 10 minutes before serving.

Let rack rest for 5 - 10 minutes before serving.