Oven-Roasted Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Fresh Herb Rub

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A tender rack of lamb roasted to perfection with a fragrant blend of garlic, rosemary, and thyme, offering a classic and savory centerpiece. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs rack of lamb, garlic cloves, minced, fresh rosemary, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Pat dry 1 rack of lamb (about 1.5 pounds) with paper towels and place it bone side down on a roasting pan.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons olive oil to form a thick herb paste.
  3. Step 3: Rub the herb mixture evenly over the fatty side of the lamb rack, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Step 4: Roast the lamb in the preheated oven for 15 minutes for medium-rare doneness, then reduce the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and roast for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing between the ribs into individual chops to serve, ensuring the meat is juicy and tender.

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