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Mediterranean Rack of Lamb

Name: Mediterranean Rack of Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 racks of lamb (1-1/2 pounds each); 1/4 cup grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup minced fresh oregano or 4 teaspoons dried oregano; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Fresh oregano and lemon slices, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

It’s elegant. It’s special. And it will have your guests thinking you went all out. They don’t have to know how simple it is. —Susan Nilsson, Sterling, Virginia

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Ingredients

2 racks of lamb (1-1/2 pounds each)
1/4 cup grated lemon zest
1/4 cup minced fresh oregano or 4 teaspoons dried oregano
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Fresh oregano and lemon slices, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Place lamb in a shallow roasting pan. In small bowl, combine the lemon zest, oregano, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Rub over lamb.
Bake 30-40 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. If desired, serve with fresh oregano and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 rack: 307 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.

Mediterranean Rack of Lamb

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