Mediterranean Rack of Lamb

Name: Mediterranean Rack of Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

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

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.