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Provençal Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack

French-trimmed 8-rib rack of lamb seared in duck fat, painted with spicy Edmond Fallot Dijon, and packed under a vibrant emerald crumb of fresh parsley, rosemary, garlic, and brioche.

Dominant Botanicals:Fresh RosemaryFrench ThymeItalian Flat ParsleySea Salt
Prep Time25 min
Cook Time22 min
Total Time47 min
Provençal Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack

Mise en Place

Scaled for your table

Servings:2
1 portionDinner Party (16)
400 g French-trimmed rack of lamb (8 ribs)
15 g Edmond Fallot Dijon mustard
40 g Fresh rustic sourdough breadcrumbs
15 g Fresh Italian parsley leaves
5 g Fresh rosemary leaves
1.5 cloves Garlic cloves
20 ml Extra virgin olive oil

Estimated Nutrition (Per Portion)

Calories520
Protein38g
Carbs14g
Fat36g
Execution Sequence

Chronological Method

1

The Green Herb Soil

3 min

Blitz parsley, rosemary, garlic, breadcrumbs, and olive oil in high-speed processor until uniformly emerald green and moist like potting soil.

Chef's Science Note: Processing oil with herbs keeps the chlorophyll vivid green even under oven heat.
2

Hard Sear & Mustard Slather

5 min200°C

Sear the seasoned lamb rack in hot skillet for 2 minutes on the fat cap until golden brown. Transfer to wire rack. Brush generous coating of Dijon over the seared fat.

Chef's Science Note: Dijon acts as culinary glue, bonding the delicate breadcrumb crust permanently to the meat.
3

Crust Pack & Gentle Roast

18 min190°C

Press the herb breadcrumbs firmly onto the mustard-coated rack. Roast at 190°C for 18 minutes until internal core registers 54°C for ruby medium-rare. Rest 10 minutes before slicing between bones.

Chef's Science Note: Do not cover with foil during resting; trapped steam softens the crispy crumb.

Chef's Guidance

"Ensure the lamb is at room temperature for 45 minutes prior to searing so the core cooks evenly."

Elena Rovas
Elena RovasMaster of Mediterranean Fire & Aromatics

Sommelier & Table Pairings

  • Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  • Potato Mousseline
  • Glazed Baby Carrots