Rack of Lamb with Mustard & Parsley Crust

Before starting this Rack of Lamb with Mustard & Parsley recipe, make sure you have organised all the necessary ingredients.

Trim the lamb racks, then place on a baking sheet.

Sprinkle with salt, pepper and oil.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (gas 6)...

... and bake for about 10 minutes.

Dilute the mustard with a little water.

Remove the lamb from the oven. Using a brush, spread the mustard...

... on the external surface.

In the food mixer bowl, place the parsley and garlic cloves...

... and process finely.

Transfer into a mixing bowl.

Add the breadcrumbs and combine with your fingers.

Spread the parsley mixture on a tray.

Lay the lamb racks, mustard side down, on the parsley mixture. Press gently for the parsley preparation to stick to the mustard.

Place the lamb racks on a baking sheet...

... and bake for a further 15 or 20 minutes, until the parsley crust is golden.

Cooking time varies depending on how done you like your meat (medium-rare or medium). By following the cooking time mentioned in this recipe, the result will be medium-rare.

Place the racks on a chopping board.

Cut the first two chops to check how done the meat is. Serve the lamb chops on a warm plate.
This recipe can be served with a sauce (skim and deglaze the cooking juices with brown lamb stock) and sautéed potatoes.