Description
An elegant yet comforting dish featuring tender rack of lamb roasted with honey-glazed figs, infused with rosemary and balsamic for a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- Rack of lamb: 2 pounds, French-trimmed
- Fresh figs: 6–8, halved
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic cloves: 3, minced
- Fresh rosemary: 2 sprigs
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Balsamic vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Lemon zest: From 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a rack in the center.
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Assemble the Dish: Rub lamb with marinade, sear all sides until golden, then transfer to a roasting pan. Add figs around the lamb.
- Cook to Perfection: Roast for 20–25 minutes for medium-rare, basting halfway through with glaze.
- Finishing Touches: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing between bones.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange on a platter with roasted figs and drizzle of pan juices.
Notes
- Use fresh figs when possible for best caramelization.
- Rest the lamb before slicing to retain juices.
- Marinate ahead for deeper flavor.
- Slice against the grain for tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: rack of lamb, figs, Mediterranean lamb, lamb recipe, honey glazed lamb, roasted lamb dinner