Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 500gram racks of lamb (6-8 ribs in each)
3 tablespoons wholegrain mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed

Herb Coating:

3/4 cup soft, fresh breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint and parsley
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind

Method

1. Trim as much fat as possible from racks and remove silverskin with a fine, sharp knife.
2. Combine mustard, soy sauce and garlic. Spread on meaty part of racks.
3. Mix crumbs, melted butter and herbs on a plate.
4. Add rind and press the lamb onto the crumbs so they stick to the mustard coating.
   
5. Pat any remaining crumbs on top.
6. Place lamb, crumb sides up, on a roasting rack in a foil-lined pan.
7. Roast at 200 celcius for 20-30 minueted, depending on how pink you like it.
8. Rest for 5 minutes in a warm place and then carve into cutlets and serve.