Herb Crusted Racks of Lamb

Recipe courtesy of the American Lamb Board.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 racks of American Lamb (8 ribs each), trimmed
3/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill weed, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients, except lamb; mix well. Pat mixture on outside of racks.
2. Place lamb on broiler rack, bone-side down, in shallow roasting pan. Roast 30 to 35 min. in 375°F oven or to desired degree
   
3. of doneness; 145°F (162.7°C) for medium-rare, 160°F (71.1°C) for medium or 170°F (76.6°C) for well. Internal temperature
   
4. will rise approximately 10°F degrees.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 416; Calories From Fat: 51; Total Fat: 23g; Cholesterol: 150mg; Total Carbs: 4g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 45g; Sodium: 461mg.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of the American Lamb Board.