Racks of Welsh Lamb with rosemary, lemon and garlic

  • Prep time 15 mins
  • Cook time 1 hrs
  • Serves 5+

Ingredients

  • 2 lean racks of PGI Welsh Lamb
  • 2 large sprigs of fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 lemon, rind removed and juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Black pepper

Nutrition

  • Energy: 2286 KJ
  • Calories: 551 kcals
  • Fat: 46.7 g
  • Of which saturates: 21.2 g
  • Salt: 0.28 g
  • Iron: 2.24 mg

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas 4-5. Take the two lean racks of lamb and calculate the cooking time: medium – 25 minutes per 450g/0.5kg plus 25 minutes; well done – 30 minutes per 450g/0.5kg plus 30 minutes.
  2. Mix together the rosemary, lemon rind and juice, garlic, olive oil and seasoning, and rub into the racks.
  3. Cook on a preheated barbecue with a lid or place onto a rack in a roasting tray and oven roast for the calculated cooking time.
  4. Serve the lamb with new potatoes and a green salad.
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