Rack Of Lamb With Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette Recipes

RACK OF LAMB WITH ROASTED-SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Make the vinaigrette: lightly brush or spray the shallot all over with a bit of olive oil; grill over direct medium heat until it is blackened in spots and very soft throughout, about 15 minutes, turning once.
• Remove the shallot from the grill, and let cool; remove and discard the peel.
• Finely chop the shallot and put it in a medium bowl along with the remaining vinaigrette ingredients; whisk in the rest of the olive oil to create a smooth dressing.
• Trim any excess fat from the lamb; let stand at room temperature 20-30 minutes before grilling.
• Lightly brush or spray the lamb with oil and season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Loosely cover the bones with foil to keep them from burning.
• Sear bone side down first, over direct medium heat until lightly browned, 2-4 minutes, turning once (flare ups might occur); move the lamb over indirect medium heat and grill to desired doneness, about 15 minutes more for medium-rare.
• Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into chops.
• Serve warm with the vinaigrette.

RACK OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY ROASTED POTATOES AND SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Roast the potatoes on a flat sheet pan until almost cooked through, approximately 20 minutes. Allow the potatoes to cool at room temperature for 20 minutes, or until they can be easily handled.
• With a paring knife, remove the skins of the potatoes without cutting into the potato itself. Place the peeled potatoes into a bowl. Combine the oil and rosemary. Place half of the mixture into the bowl of potatoes and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Return the potatoes to the sheet pan. Rub the lamb with the remaining half of the oil and rosemary mixture. Season with salt and pepper. In a heated saute pan, or on a hot grill, sear the loins on all sides. Place the potatoes and lamb in the preheated oven (on separate pans).
• Combine seasoned rice wine vinegar and minced shallots in a small bowl.
• When internal temperature of the lamb is 120 degrees, remove the lamb and let it rest for about 5 to 7 minutes. When lamb has rested, the potatoes will be ready. Toss them in the oil in which they were cooked to prevent dryness and ensure even seasoning.
• Pour the juices from the lamb into the bowl containing the shallots and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. While constantly whisking, slowly pour in 1/4 cup of olive oil. To present, arrange the potatoes on plate, slightly off center. Use vegetables of your choice and place next to potatoes. Slice lamb into 4 equal-sized pieces. Fan the pieces using the bone for height in presentation. Drizzle with vinaigrette.