Hazelnut Crusted Rack Of Lamb With Cherry Wine Sauce Recipes

RACK OF LAMB WITH A HONEY-HAZELNUT CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425F degrees.
• Combine hazelnuts, breadcrumbs and rosemary in large bowl.
• Arrange lamb racks meat side up in single layer on heavy large baking sheet.
• Brush each rack with 1 Tbsp dijonnaise.
• Season lamb wih salt and pepper.
• Press 2/3 cup breadcrumb mixture onto each.
• Drizzle each lamb rack with 1 Tbsp honey.
• Roast until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 130F for medium-rare, about 25 minutes.
• Let lamb stand 10 minutes.
• Cut between each rib to separate into chops.
• (Racks can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate).

RACK OF LAMB WITH A MERLOT GLAZE AND CHERRY REDUCTION SAUCE

Steps:

• To prepare the sauce; combine the wine, cherries, garlic and shallot in a saucepan over high heat and reduce until the mixture is almost dry, about 10 minutes.
• Add the stock, decrease the heat to medium, and reduce until the sauce is thick and coats the back of a spoon, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add the butter and stir until melted.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Keep warm until you are ready to serve.
• Preheat oven to 300*F.
• To prepare the glaze, combine the wine, vinegar, shallot and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat and reduce until about 1/2 cup liquid remains, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Set aside until you are ready to use it.
• To prepare the lamb, season the racks well with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat until smoking hot.
• Add as many of the racks as will fit without overcrowding the pan, meat side down, and sear well, 3 to 4 minutes; transfer to a sheet pan.
• Continue searing the remaining racks.
• Baste the racks well with the glaze.
• Set the pan in the oven and roast, basting every 5 minutes, until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 135*F for medium-rare doneness about 20 minutes.
• Remove the racks from the oven and let sit for about 5 minutes, then slice.
• To serve, place the slices on a warm serving platter and drizzle with some of the sauce.
• Garnish with rosemary sprigs and serve warm, with any extra sauce on the side.

HAZELNUT-CRUSTED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, tossing, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a food processor. Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until golden, tossing, about 5 minutes. Add to the processor along with the coriander, cumin, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt; pulse until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
• Make the salad: Set a steamer basket over a saucepan filled with 1 inch of water; bring the water to a boil. Add the carrots, cover and steam until fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the parsley, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, cayenne, 2 tablespoons of the hazelnut crust mixture, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in 2/3 cup olive oil. Add the steamed carrots and toss; cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Add the feta and dates to the carrot mixture, season with salt and black pepper and toss. Add the mixed greens and frisee but do not toss.
• Pat the lamb chops dry and season with salt and black pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil. Working in 2 batches, position the chops snugly in the skillet with the fatty edge down (the bones will curve); cook until browned on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the chops and cook on the flat sides until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Dredge each cooked chop in the hazelnut crust.
• Toss the salad and divide among plates. Serve with the lamb chops.

HERB CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB WITH RED WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim the lamb racks of visible fat and connective tissue. Put each rack into a resealable bag. Mix together all the marinade ingredients and pour half into each bag. Seal the bags, place them into a bowl or dish in case they leak, and put them into the refrigerator for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
• Put the lamb on the counter to warm up at least 30 minutes and up to an hour before you are going to roast it.
• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Mix together the bread crumbs, parsley, herbs, salt and pepper. Add enough olive oil to moisten the crumbs so they hold together, about 1 tablespoon.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy large skillet over medium high heat. Take the lamb racks out of the marinade and wipe them down with paper towels. (If you wish, partially cut the rack through every two chops. This will make it easier to cut them into chops later.) One rack at a time, sear the racks in the skillet, about 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer the racks to a roasting pan, meaty sides up. Coat the meaty side of each rack with mustard and then top each with half of the bread crumbs, patting it into place. Roast the racks for 20-25 minutes, until a thermometer reads about 130F for medium rare. Let the racks rest for 10 minutes, then serve with the wine sauce.
• You can make the wine sauce any time up to the day before. If made ahead, reheat it while the lamb rests.
• In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the shallots, garlic and a sprinkle of kosher salt. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Whisk in the flour. Cook for 1 minute. Add the stock and wine. Bring to a rolling boil and cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
• Pass the sauce through a fine mesh strainer and discard the solids.
• Serve the lamb with the sauce along side.

HAZELNUT-CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB WITH CHERRY-WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Spread mustard over lamb roasts. Combine breadcrumbs and next 5 ingredients and pat over roasts. Place lamb in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes. Remove lamb and let cool slightly. Cover exposed bones with aluminum foil and return lamb to a 375 degree oven for 35 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the lamb (not touching the bone) indicates 150 degrees. Serve with Cherry Wine Sauce. Cherry Wine Sauce: Combine first 6 ingredients in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Combine cornstarch and vinegar and add to wine mixture. Bring to a boil and boil for one minute. Stir in cherries.

HAZELNUT-CRUSTED RACKS OF LAMB WITH TOMATO-OLIVE RAGOûT

Steps:

• Prepare lamb:
• Mix 1 cup oil, rosemary and garlic in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Add to marinade; turn to coat on all sides. Cover and chill overnight, turning occasionally.
• Grind bread in processor until small crumbs form. Combine 2 cups crumbs (reserve and remaining crumbs for another use), parsley, nuts and shallots in processor. Process until nuts are finely ground. Gradually add 2 tablespoons oil; process until crumbs begin to stick together. Transfer to bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon oil toss gently to coat. (Coating can made 1 day ahead. Cover, chill.)
• Make tomato-olive ragout:
• Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions, garlic and dried red pepper. Sauté 5 minutes. Add fennel and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juices and olives. Increase heat and bring to gentle boil. Cook until onions are tender and juices thicken, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes with spoon, about 18 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover, chill. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.)
• Final preparation:
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat heavy large skillet over high heat. Remove lamb from marinade. Add lamb to skillet with some marinade still coating lamb. Cook until brown, about 4 minutes per side. (If necessary, brown 1 rack at a time.) Using tongs, transfer lamb to baking sheet; cool 15 minutes. Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard over rounded side of each rack; firmly press half of breadcrumb coating into mustard on each rack.
• Roast lamb until meat thermometer inserted into center of lamb registers 135°F for medium-rare, about 25 minutes. Let lamb rest 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix basil and butter into warm ragout; stir until butter melts. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Transfer lamb to cutting board. Cut lamb between bones into individual chops. Divide chops among 4 plates. Spoon ragout alongside chops and serve.