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5 from 3 votes

Mustard-Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb-(Gluten Free)

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: dijon mustard, gluten free, ian's bread crumbs, rack of lamb, thyme
Servings: 2 people
Author: GFchow @ gfchow.com

Ingredients

  • 1/3 Cup Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh or dried Thyme or Rosemary
  • 1 1/4- Pound Rack of Lamb well trimmed
  • 1/2 Cup Gluten Free Bread Crumbs Ian’s bread crumbs
  • Olive Oil, drizzle for breadcrumb browning
  • Fresh Thyme or Rosemary sprigs optional

Instructions

  • Mix mustard, minced garlic and chopped thyme or rosemary in small bowl to blend.
  • Place lamb (rounded side up) on baking sheet lined with either foil or parchment. 
  • Carefully trim the lamb fat by working a sharp knife from the meat down towards the bone. It's impossible to remove all of the fat but trim it as cleanly as you can. If buying the rack of lamb from a butcher, ask them to trim the lamb for you.
  • Spread mustard-herb mixture evenly over lamb.
  • Lamb can be defatted and coated with mustard-herb mixture up to 6 hours ahead. Refrigerate uncovered.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F roast setting (if you don't have a roast setting use the bake setting).
  • Before cooking, gently press gluten free bread crumbs onto mustard coating of lamb and drizzle with olive oil to help the bread crumbs brown while roasting.
  • Roast lamb for 25 minutes for medium rare.  If you like it medium to medium-well, cook for an additional 2-5 minutes depending upon how well done you like your lamb.  
  • Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into chops.
  • Garnish with thyme or rosemary sprigs, if desired, and serve.

Notes

Slicing the rack into chops can be the most difficult part of this recipe.  Take your time and follow the line of the rib bones, which isn't always a straight line.
Cut the rack into single or double chops, whichever you prefer.
If not following a gluten free diet, use regular panko crumbs.