Mustard Crusted Rack of Lamb
Ingredients
1 rack of lamb, trimmed (about 1 ½ pounds)
¾ teaspoon salt
>½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Spicy Ginger Pear Mustard
¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
Season rack of lamb with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat, and when hot, add oil. When oil is almost smoking, add the rack of lamb and brown well on both sides about 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 450 F.
Using the back of a spoon spread Spicy Ginger Pear Mustard over all sides of the lamb. In a small bowl mix breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese together. Press the mixture onto the lamb rack.
Place the lamb rack on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes for medium rare. Allow lamb to sit 5 minutes before slicing into chops.
