Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Acai Berry Sauce
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| Serves | 8 |
| Meal type | Main Dish |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 Large garlic cloves, minced
- 5 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 1 1/2 racks of lamb with 8 ribs each, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon pepper, divided
- cooking spray
- 1/4 cup port wine
- 4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup acai berry juice
- 1 teaspoon butter
About This Recipe
This is a high-presentation, high-flavor dish for a special occasion and special people. Like you and your family. Acai berry juice is available in many forms in your local supermarket. If not available, try 1/3 cup of lingonberry preserves instead
Nutriton Facts per serving: 220 Cals, 22 gram Protein, 7 grams Carbs, 11 grams Fat
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 400°. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Remove the fat from the top side of the bones by keeping the knife blade flush with the bone and follow the contour of the bone. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Trim the fat from between the ribs and scrape the bones clean for an elegant final presentation. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Combine oregano, parsley, thyme, Dijon, garlic and one tablespoon of vinegar in a bowl. Next sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. | |
| Step 5 | |
| Heat a large oven proof skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. | |
| Step 6 | |
| Cook lamb for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. | |
| Step 7 | |
| Place lamb on a cutting board and pat herb mixture over lamb. Return lamb to pan and place into the oven. | |
| Step 8 | |
| Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer registers 138°. | |
| Step 9 | |
| Remove lamb from pan and let cool for about 10 minutes. Carefully cut into chops. | |
| Step 10 | |
| Return pan to medium heat; add remaining vinegar, port and shallots. | |
| Step 11 | |
| Bring to a boil and reduce by half. Stir in broth and reduce again. | |
| Step 12 | |
| Add salt, pepper acai berry juice and reduce by half. | |
| Step 13 | |
| Add butter and stir until butter is melted. Serve sauce with lamb. | |