Roast Lamb with Marionberry-Pecan Crust

Health score
18%
Roast Lamb with Marionberry-Pecan Crust
55 min.
4
539kcal

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Roast Lamb with Marionberry-Pecan Crust, a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this main course is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. The succulent racks of lamb are coated in a luscious blend of Dijon mustard and sweet marionberry jam, creating a delightful contrast that tantalizes the taste buds.

The pièce de résistance is the crunchy pecan and breadcrumb crust, which adds a satisfying texture to each bite. As the lamb roasts in the oven, the crust turns golden brown, while the meat remains tender and juicy, reaching the perfect medium-rare temperature. This dish is a celebration of flavors, combining the earthiness of the pecans with the sweetness of the berries and the aromatic freshness of Italian parsley.

Whether you're hosting a special gathering or simply treating yourself to a gourmet meal at home, this Roast Lamb recipe is sure to impress. With a preparation time of just 55 minutes, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality dish without the hassle. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to savor a meal that will leave your guests raving and your palate satisfied!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup bread fresh french crustless
  • tablespoons butter melted ()
  • 0.3 cup dijon mustard 
  • tablespoons jam 
  • tablespoons parsley fresh italian minced
  • 0.8 cup pecans finely chopped
  •  lamb loin chops racks of (each)

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper.
  3. Combine jam and Dijon mustard in small bowl; whisk to blend.
  4. Mix pecans, Italian parsley, and fresh breadcrumbs in another small bowl to blend.
  5. Spread half of mustard glaze over rounded side of each lamb rack. Pat half of breadcrumb mixture over mustard glaze on each.
  6. Drizzle each with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  7. Transfer lamb to large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until breadcrumb topping is golden and thermometer inserted into lamb registers 130°F for medium-rare, about 30 minutes.
  8. Cut racks between bones into individual chps and serve.
  9. For fresh breadcrumbs, grind pieces of crustless French bread in food processor to coarse crumbs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories539kcal
Protein14.19%
Fat52.47%
Carbs33.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.42
Glycemic Load
22.71
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
23.843043534652%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.19mg
Delphinidin
1.49mg
Catechin
1.48mg
Epigallocatechin
1.15mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.47mg
Apigenin
12.93mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.89mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:539kcal
26.95%
Fat:32.03g
49.28%
Saturated Fat:10.02g
62.64%
Carbohydrates:45.79g
15.26%
Net Carbohydrates:40.86g
14.86%
Sugar:18.18g
20.2%
Cholesterol:67.39mg
22.46%
Sodium:522.41mg
22.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.49g
38.97%
Vitamin K:102.5µg
97.62%
Manganese:1.55mg
77.43%
Selenium:32.92µg
47.03%
Vitamin B3:6.58mg
32.9%
Vitamin B1:0.43mg
28.72%
Phosphorus:250.53mg
25.05%
Zinc:3.38mg
22.56%
Iron:3.96mg
22.01%
Copper:0.43mg
21.68%
Vitamin B12:1.27µg
21.21%
Fiber:4.93g
19.73%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.35%
Vitamin A:878.68IU
17.57%
Magnesium:70.12mg
17.53%
Folate:69.69µg
17.42%
Vitamin C:11mg
13.33%
Potassium:385.33mg
11.01%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.54%
Calcium:103.98mg
10.4%
Vitamin B5:1.01mg
10.05%
Vitamin E:0.94mg
6.25%
Source:Epicurious