Crusty Almond Lamb Rack Chops

• From: American Lamb Board

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 1/2 tsp lemon pepper

• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 2/3 cup Japanese-style (panko) bread crumbs

• 2/3 cup toasted almonds, ground

• 2 lamb racks, trimmed

• 1 egg white

• 1 Tbs water

Delight everyone at your dinner table with this nutty twist on lamb chops.

Directions

• In medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook garlic with lemon pepper, cumin, and salt. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and almonds. Add to skillet and cook until light golden-brown; set aside.
• Place lamb, bone-side down, on rack in roasting pan.
• In small bowl, beat together egg white and water, brush on top of lamb. Pat crumb mixture on each lamb rack.
• Roast in 375ºF oven to desired degree of doneness: 145ºF for medium-rare, 160ºF for medium, or 170ºF for well. Allow lamb to stand for 10 minutes before serving. Internal temperature will rise about 10 degrees.