Rack of Lamb with Mint and Capers
ingredients
- FOR THE LAMB:
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 racks of lamb (about 3 pounds), frenched
- 2 tablespoons safflower oil
- FOR THE CAPER-MINT SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup salt-packed capers, rinsed well
- 2 cups fresh mint
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup minced shallots (from 2 shallots)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- FOR SERVING:
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish








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