Roasted Rack of Lamb and Watercress Salad
Watercress salad delivers a refreshing crunch alongside roasted rack of lamb.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lamb rack (8-bone rack)
- 1/4 cup coarse salt
- 1/4 cup red chili powder
- 1/4 cup coarse pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
- 2 bunches watercress
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- In a bowl, mix salt, chili powder, pepper, rosemary, cilantro and half the olive oil to make a paste. Pack the paste all around the rack of lamb. Heat the other 1/4 cup olive oil in a heavy skillet on medium heat. Place rack in skillet; sear for 2 minutes on each side. Place skillet in the oven with lamb fat side up; bake at 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove rack from oven, let rest for 5 minutes.
- Clean watercress; mix with lime juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Slice rack into individual chops. Serve 2 chops per serving with the salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 564
Calories from Fat 433 (77%)
(72%)Total Fat 47g
(0%)Saturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
(46%)Cholesterol 138mg
(36%)Sodium 866mg
(0%)Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 2g
(4%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(60%)Protein 30g
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