Lamb Lollipops with Herbed Gremolata

We love fresh mint served with lamb, but the addition of lemon, pistachios and parsley adds such depth of flavor that really makes that sweet lamb flavor POP!

Lamb is an excellent source of high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle growth, repair, and maintaining overall body function. Along with being delicious, lamb is rich in Vitamin B12, Niacin, Vitamin B6 and Riboflavin.

Ingredients

• 1 rack of lamb
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup crushed pistachios
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Pomegranate seeds

Instructions

1. Generously season your rack of lamb with salt & pepper. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Add 1 tbsp butter to a hot skillet and sear both sides of the lamb, about 2 minutes each side. Add a crushed clove of garlic to the pan and, with the fat side up, place in the oven until internal temp reaches 135°F for medium rare.
3. Allow the rack of lamb to rest for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing.
4. While the lamb rests, combine all garnish ingredients (mint, parsley, pistachios, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, pomegranate seeds) in a bowl and stir to combine.
5. Arrange the lamb lollipops in a circle on a large plate or platter, bones sticking outwards so they can be grabbed. Top with the garnish.

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