Dinner for 2
Herbed Rack of Lamb
Lamb racks receive mustard, garlic, herbs, and butter before roasting until tender and safely cooked.
Typical price
$16.23for 4 servings
$4.06 per serving$16.23 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 8, which counts pieces)
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinnersSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.29Typical price |
| Lamb$9.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $6.24Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.12 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 racks lamb
- 3 tbsp dijon mustard
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F.
- Melt the butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small saucepan, then stir in garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the lamb racks with the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the racks in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side.
- Brush the lamb with mustard and press the herb butter mixture over the tops.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 145 F.
- Rest the lamb for 10 minutes before slicing.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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