Oven-roasted Lamb Rack #1

Oven-roasted lamb rack (serves 2 to 3)

Quite an easy dish to prepare, especially since it can be marinated beforehand, and the rest is handled entirely by the oven. Taken from Simply Recipes. 

Ingredients:

1 lamb rack (typically around 7 to 8 ribs)

2 tsps of rosemary

2 tsps of thyme

3 tsps of minced garlic

Olive oil

Salt

Pepper

Instructions:

1) Mix the rosemary, thyme, garlic and 0.5 tsp of salt. Rub the rack all over with it, and add some black pepper. 

2) Place the rack into a ziploc bag, and pour some olive oil into the bag. Leave it in the refrigerator overnight or for around 4 hours.

3) Leave the lamb rack at room temperature for around 20 minutes. Score the fat with criss-cross cuts, then add a bit more salt. 

4) Switch the oven to fan/grill mode, then preheat it to 230 degrees Celsius.

5) Place the lamb rack into the oven for 10 minutes. This first stage helps to char and sear the fat, making it crisp and delicious. 

6) Turn the temperature down to 150 degrees Celsius for around 18 to 20 more minutes.

7) Remove the rack from the oven, cover with aluminum foil and let it rest for 15 minutes, then serve.