Pan seared New Zealand or Australian Rack of Lamb is easy, festive, dress-up and delicious. And that says it all! Serve it with a beautiful side of Greek salad or for a really decadent dinner, try Gratin Dauphinoise potatoes.
Tip : For best results, buy frozen or fresh New Zealand or Australian rack of lamb.
Ingredients
- 1 rack New Zealand or Australian lamb
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- drizzle of olive oil
Roasted Potatoes
- 6-8 baby red or white skinned potatoes cut in half and par boiled
- 6 cloves garlic smashed with the side of a knife
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 sprigs fresh Rosemary
- 1 tsp mixed black and red pepper corns
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients before starting recipe.
Lamb
- Pre heat oven to
400 °F - Trim the cap off the rack.
- The racks come 'Frenched' so just remove any remaining bits between the bones after removing the cap and season well with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and allow to rest for an hour before cooking.
- Heat a small oven-proof frying pan over high heat for 1-2 minutes, then add the rack, skin side down.
- Turn the rack over and place in a400 °F oven for 10-12 minutes
- Remove from the oven and place on a cutting board and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve.
Roasted Potatoes
- While the lamb is roasting in the oven, halve 6-8 baby red or white skinned potatoes.
- Add potatoes to a medium saucepan, rinse under running water, then fill to cover the potatoes. Add kosher salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for about 10 - 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are firm tender.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive in small skillet over medium heat and add 2-3 sprigs fresh Rosemary and 1 tsp mixed black and red pepper corns.
- When the oil is warm, add 6 cloves garlic smashed with the side a knife and stir to combine.
- Add the parboiled potatoes and cook without stirring for about 15 minutes or while the rack roasts in the oven. Turn the potatoes once the first side has a nice golden color, about 5-6 minutes per side.
