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Walnut Encrusted Lamb

Walnut Encrusted Lamb

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds rack of lamb frenched
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup California walnuts finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary minced
  • 2 Cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup spicy honey mustard

Instructions

Preparation

  • 1 Preheat oven to 400ºF.2 Sprinkle racks of lamb with salt and pepper.3 In large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat sear racks of lamb until browned, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a roasting pan and let cool slightly.4 Using a pastry brush, rub mustard all over lamb. Press walnut mixture onto mustard to form a crust5 Roast in the center of preheated oven until medium rare, about 15 - 20 minutes. Remove from oven, tent with foil and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. 6 Cut between the bones and serve 2 - 3 chops per person.
  • Source: California Walnut Board