Panko-Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
Panko-Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb features a fragrant blend of parsley, mint, and rosemary over a tangy Dijon base, forming a crisp golden coating around juicy, tender lamb. The contrast of crunchy crumbs and succulent meat shines at a special dinner or holiday meal, where bright lemon zest and garlic lift every bite.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Panko-Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top.
- 3
Combine bread crumbs, parsley, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, mint, rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and lemon zest in the bowl of a food processor. Process until well combined, about 45 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish and set aside.
- 4
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the lamb dry with paper towels. Season with black pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 5
Add the lamb to the skillet and cook, turning to brown all sides, 4 to 5 minutes total.
- 6
Brush the lamb with mustard, then dip and roll it in the prepared bread crumb mixture to coat, pressing gently so it adheres.
- 7
Place the lamb on the prepared rack, meat side up, with the bones pointing toward the middle of the rack.
- 8
Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer reads 125 degrees F (52 degrees C) for medium-rare, about 20 minutes, or to your preferred doneness.
- 9
Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes, then slice between the bones.
- 10
Serve immediately.
- Calories 564.38 kcal High 28%
- Protein 41.11 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 46.58 g 17%
- Total Fat 20.69 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 6.78 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 112.48 mg High 37%
- Sodium 231.74 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 1.77 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.79 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 126.71 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 3.46 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 668.37 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 24.67 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 21.68 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Panko Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb is made with 11 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Fresh Mint, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 564.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Panko-Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Fresh Mint, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Rosemary. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Panko-Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 564.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Panko-Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Panko-Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb healthy?
- Panko-Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 564.38 calories and 41.11 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 231.74 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.78 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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