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Herb-crusted Rack of Lamb with Port Reduction Sauce

Herb-crusted Rack of Lamb with Port Reduction Sauce prepared dish

This elegant herb-crusted rack of lamb is a perfect centerpiece for any special occasion. The savory crust of fresh herbs and garlic complements the tender meat beautifully, while the port reduction sauce adds a rich, sweet depth of flavor. Serve this dish with your favorite sides for a memorable dining experience!

This recipe is french style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include fresh thyme, olive oil, butter, port wine.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup port wine
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
  • 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 kg rack of lamb (trimmed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. In a small bowl, combine the chopped rosemary, thyme, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a herb paste.
  3. Rub the herb paste all over the trimmed rack of lamb, ensuring an even coating.
  4. Place the lamb on a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 60°C (140°F) for medium-rare.
  5. While the lamb is roasting, prepare the port reduction sauce by combining the port wine and beef broth in a saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce it by half, about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Once reduced, remove from heat and whisk in the butter until smooth.
  8. Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  9. Serve the sliced lamb with the port reduction sauce drizzled over the top.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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