Seared Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Tapenade
Seared Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Tapenade might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 3 servings with 1204 calories, 41g of protein, and 112g of fat each. This recipe covers 31% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up pistachios, cerignolan olives, lemon zest, and It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Grilled Rack of Lamb with Raw Vegetable Pasta Salad, Rack of Lamb With Parsley, and Pan Seared Lamb Loin With Chimichurri & Roasted Trio Squash Salad With Goat Cheese and Pinenuts.
Instructions
To make the pistachio tapenade: In a food processor combine the pistachios, olives, capers, garlic, herbs and puree. While the machine is running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the mixture becomes a paste.
Add the zest and pulse 1 more time, drizzling in more oil if necessary. Reserve until ready to use.
Remove 2 rib bones from the 8 rib rack to make it a 6-rib rack. Counting from either end remove the 2nd and 7th bone. This will create 6 even chops that are thicker than a normal lamb chop.
Cut 6 even chops and season them generously with salt and allow them to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before cooking.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Coat a large saute pan generously with olive oil and bring to medium-high heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the lamb chops and cook for about 2 minutes on each side to brown. If the pan begins to smoke, lower the heat. The chops should be beautifully caramelized on both sides.
Remove the chops to a sheet pan and schmear generously with the pistachio tapenade.
Place in preheated oven and cook another 4 to 5 minutes for medium rare.
Remove chops from oven and let rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.