Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Acai Berry Sauce
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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 ⅓ cup of lingonberry preserves instead.
Equipment
- Small Bowl
- large oven proof skillet
- cutting board
- meat thermometer optional
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme finely chopped
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 5 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 2 1 ½ racks of lamb with 8 ribs each trimmed
- 1 tsp salt divided
- 1 tsp pepper divided
- olive oil
- ¼ cup port wine
- 4 tbsp shallots finely chopped
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup acai berry juice
- 1 tsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉
- 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.2 1 ½ racks of lamb with 8 ribs each
- Trim the fat from between the ribs and scrape the bones clean for an elegant final presentation.
- Combine oregano, parsley, thyme, Dijon, garlic and one tablespoon of vinegar in a bowl.2 tbsp fresh oregano, 2 tbsp fresh parsley, 2 tbsp fresh thyme, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 large garlic cloves, 5 tbsp sherry vinegar
- Next sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper.1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper
- Heat a large oven proof skillet over medium heat. Drizzle pan with olive oil and coat so lamb doesn't stick.olive oil
- Cook lamb for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
- Place lamb on a cutting board and pat herb mixture over lamb. Return lamb to pan and place into the oven.
- Bake at 400℉ for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer registers 138°.
- Remove lamb from pan and let cool for about 10 minutes. Carefully cut into chops.
- Return pan to medium heat; add remaining vinegar, port and shallots.5 tbsp sherry vinegar, ¼ cup port wine, 4 tbsp shallots
- Bring to a boil and reduce by half. Stir in broth and reduce again.½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- Add salt, pepper acai berry juice and reduce by half.1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 cup acai berry juice
- Add butter and stir until butter is melted. Serve sauce with lamb.1 tsp butter
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 22gFat: 11g
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