Grilled Lamb Rack with Fresh Mint Pesto and Charred Spring Onions

Grilled Lamb Rack with Fresh Mint Pesto and Charred Spring Onions

Succulent grilled lamb rack coated in vibrant homemade mint pesto, served alongside smoky charred spring onions for the perfect spring barbecue centrepiece. The tender pink meat paired with the fresh herbaceous pesto creates an impressive yet achievable dish for outdoor entertaining.

AI SCORE
88
/100

Grilled Lamb Rack with Fresh Mint Pesto and Charred Spring Onions

Succulent grilled lamb rack coated in vibrant homemade mint pesto, served alongside smoky charred spring onions for the perfect spring barbecue centrepiece. The tender pink meat paired with the fresh herbaceous pesto creates an impressive yet achievable dish for outdoor entertaining.

AI SCORE
88
/100
MediterraneanDinnerBBQ & GrillGluten-Free
⏱️
50 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
520 kcal
Calories
📊
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 2 lamb racks (8 bones each, approximately 500g each), frenched
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 bunches spring onions, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for spring onions
  • 60g fresh mint leaves
  • 30g fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 40g pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 50g parmesan cheese, grated
  • 120ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt for pesto

Instructions

1

Remove lamb racks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature. Pat dry with paper towels and rub with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper.

2

Prepare the mint pesto by adding mint leaves, parsley, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, and salt to a food processor. Pulse while slowly drizzling in the extra virgin olive oil until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice and set aside.

3

Preheat your barbecue grill to high heat on one side and medium heat on the other, creating two cooking zones.

4

Toss the spring onions with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

5

Sear the lamb racks fat-side down on the high heat zone for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Turn and sear all other sides for 1-2 minutes each.

6

Move the lamb racks to the medium heat zone, positioning them bone-side down. Close the lid and grill for 12-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 63°C for medium-rare or 68°C for medium, using a meat thermometer to check the thickest part.

7

During the last 5 minutes of cooking, place the spring onions on the high heat zone and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until charred and slightly softened.

8

Transfer the lamb racks to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 5-8 minutes. The internal temperature will rise approximately 3-5°C during resting.

9

Slice the lamb racks between the bones into individual cutlets. Arrange on a serving platter with the charred spring onions and drizzle generously with mint pesto. Serve immediately with remaining pesto on the side.

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