Decadent Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb (Gluten-Free)

Celiac.com 01/04/2023 - This rack of lamb is a thing of joy and a culinary delight. The pistachio and mustard crust gives a memorably delicious flavor and texture to the lamb. Though it seems pricey at first blush, because rack of lamb comes fully trimmed, you get all flavor and almost no waste. This can make it a pretty good value, plus there's the great visual in the presentation, which never fails to please. If you want to go big on a special day, this rack of lamb is a home run. 

Ingredients

• 2 racks of lamb, trimmed
• 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ⅔ cup chopped pistachio nuts
• 2 tablespoons dry gluten-free bread crumbs or panko
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

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Directions
Heat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Generously season each rack of lamb with herbs de Provence, salt, and black pepper.

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Place lamb in skillet and cook, browning on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes.

Transfer lamb to a foil-lined baking sheet; set aside.

Stir pistachios, bread crumbs, butter, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and black pepper in a bowl. Spread mustard on the fat-side of each rack of lamb.

Pat pistachio mixture on top of mustard. Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and lamb is pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.

Transfer to a plate and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.