Herb Roasted Lamb with AsparagusHerb Roasted Lamb with Asparagus
Herb Roasted Lamb with Asparagus
Herb Roasted Lamb with Asparagus
A welcome recipe for spring. The bold, herbal flavors of this lamb recipe are truly delicious. This recipe pairs well with Saratoga Sparkling Water. The uplifting bubbles and low minerality let the flavors of the recipe shine while holding its own on your palate.
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Herb Roasted Lamb with Asparagus
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time60 Minutes
Ingredients
2 racks of lamb around 2lbs each
1 tbs + 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
6 large garlic cloves, crushed
4 sprigs rosemary, chopped
10 sprigs thyme, chopped
1/2 bunch Italian parsley, chopped
1/2 tbs whole black peppercorns
kosher salt, as needed
1 bunch asparagus
3 tbs butter
Directions

Lamb:

Put oven rack in the middle position and preheat the over to 350 degrees.

 

Crack the black peppercorns with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder. Pat lamb dry, season with salt and pepper and set aside.

 

In a food processor or with a mortar and pestle, stir together 14 cup olive oil, Italian parsley. rosemary, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

 

In a large heavy skillet heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil until hot, and then brown racks in batches on all sides except the ends. About 8 minutes per batch. Transfer racks to a small roasting pan and coat thoroughly with herb mixture. Roast for 20-25 minutes, covering halfway through and until your meat thermometer reads 130 degrees Fahrenheit for medium rare.

 

Asparagus:

Prep a large bowl filled with ice water. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and cook asparagus for about 5 minutes until they are bright green. Remove asparagus from the pot with a slotted spoon and transfer directly to the bowl of ice water to let cool. Once cool, drain and pat dry. In a medium pan, melt butter and add cracked pepper. Add asparagus and quickly toss and season with salt.

 

After the lamb is rested, cut into double chops and add asparagus. Sprinkle with flakey sea salt and serve.

15 minutes
Prep Time
60 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings

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Makes 4 servings
2 racks of lamb around 2lbs each
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1 tbs + 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
Colavita The Essential Olive Oil, 25.5 fl oz
Colavita The Essential Olive Oil, 25.5 fl oz
$19.49$0.76/fl oz
6 large garlic cloves, crushed
Fresh Garlic
Fresh Garlic
$1.12 avg/ea$4.49/lb
4 sprigs rosemary, chopped
Wholesome Pantry Organic Herbs Rosemary, 0.66 oz
Wholesome Pantry Organic Herbs Rosemary, 0.66 oz
$1.99$3.02/oz
10 sprigs thyme, chopped
Wholesome Pantry Organic Herbs Thyme, 0.66 oz
Wholesome Pantry Organic Herbs Thyme, 0.66 oz
$1.99$3.02/oz
1/2 bunch Italian parsley, chopped
Curly Parsley, 1 bunch, 1 each
Curly Parsley, 1 bunch, 1 each
$2.49
1/2 tbs whole black peppercorns
McCormick Black Peppercorn Adjustable Grinder, 1 oz
McCormick Black Peppercorn Adjustable Grinder, 1 oz
$2.89$2.89/oz
kosher salt, as needed
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
$2.29$0.09/oz
1 bunch asparagus
Asparagus Bundle, 1 pound
Asparagus Bundle, 1 pound
$4.99 avg/ea$4.99/lb
3 tbs butter
Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter, 8 oz
Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter, 8 oz
$4.99$0.62/oz

Directions

Lamb:

Put oven rack in the middle position and preheat the over to 350 degrees.

 

Crack the black peppercorns with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder. Pat lamb dry, season with salt and pepper and set aside.

 

In a food processor or with a mortar and pestle, stir together 14 cup olive oil, Italian parsley. rosemary, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

 

In a large heavy skillet heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil until hot, and then brown racks in batches on all sides except the ends. About 8 minutes per batch. Transfer racks to a small roasting pan and coat thoroughly with herb mixture. Roast for 20-25 minutes, covering halfway through and until your meat thermometer reads 130 degrees Fahrenheit for medium rare.

 

Asparagus:

Prep a large bowl filled with ice water. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and cook asparagus for about 5 minutes until they are bright green. Remove asparagus from the pot with a slotted spoon and transfer directly to the bowl of ice water to let cool. Once cool, drain and pat dry. In a medium pan, melt butter and add cracked pepper. Add asparagus and quickly toss and season with salt.

 

After the lamb is rested, cut into double chops and add asparagus. Sprinkle with flakey sea salt and serve.