Herb-Crusted Lamb Cutlets

Herb-Crusted Lamb Cutlets

Courtesy of Meat and Livestock Australia 4 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 30 Min. Cook Time • Roasted vegetables including red onion wedges, zucchini and sweet potato.
Ingredients
4 x 3 french-trimmed Australian lamb cutlet racks
1/4 c. fresh wholewheat breadcrumbs
1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tsp. fresh thyme, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tsp. pesto

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine breadcrumbs, herbs, garlic and pesto in a bowl.

2. Press breadcrumb mixture into lamb racks.

3. Place lamb in shallow baking dish and roast uncovered for approx. 20-25 min. or until meat thermometer inserted into center of lamb registers 135°F for medium rare.

4. Let lamb stand 5 min. before cutting racks into cutlets.