Restaurant Style Deliciousness just got easier with my Stuffed Rack of Lamb!
If you’re looking for a show-stopper for your next dinner party, or for an extra special dinner at home, my Stuffed Rack of Lamb is exactly what you’re looking for.
What Ingredients do You Need to Make a Stuffed Rack of Lamb?
Let’s get our ingredients ready (aka mise en place). Lamb racks come two to a cryovac pack, so keep that in mind when purchasing them.
You’ll find lamb is very expensive at your local grocer, but big box stores like Sam’s Club usually have them at a much better price, and I’ve found the quality of their lamb to be excellent.
You’ll also find that New Zealand lamb is smaller than the American variety and fairly mild in flavor.
What can I stuff a rack of lamb with?
When stuffing a rack of lamb you can be as creative or simple as you desire. Changing the ingredients to include what you enjoy is the key to enjoying your time in the kitchen. If you like what you’re eating, you’re going to be happier creating delicious dishes in your own kitchen.
- Bread and herb stuffing
- Bread, herb and ground lamb (or pork sausage)
- Bread, herb and bitter greens
- Bread, herb apples (or pears), pecan and goat cheese (optional)
As you can see the options can be as creative as you like. The two common ingredients in all of the stuffings are bread and herbs and that is to give the stuffing substance to hold together and give the finished product eye appeal.
You can also simply roast the rack coating it with either oil or dijon mustard and your favorite seasonings.
Once your ingredients are combined all the hard work is done and your stuffed rack of lamb is ready to roast. It really is that simple.
How do you make a restaurant-style rack of lamb?
The only thing you have left to do to make this an over the top meal is to make a demi-glace for the lamb. It’s simply a stovetop reduction that will produce delicious results faster and easier than you thought possible!
Restaurant-style dishes are easier to make than you might think. Following a few simple rules and learning the techniques used by professional chefs will open up a whole new world of cooking to you. After all, it’s not rocket science it’s simply about the ingredients you use and the way you prepare them.
Can I Cut the Rack of Lamb into smaller portions?
Yes, you can. Prior to stuffing the rack of lamb, you can cut the rack in half or into 2 or 3 bone segments. Then stuff the segments and roast. The smaller racks will take less time to cook, so remember to keep an eye on them. You may need to reduce the cooking time by 30-40 percent.
Using a digital instant-read thermometer will help you cook the perfect Rack of Lamb.
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Stuffed Rack of Lamb
Ingredients
- 2 lamb racks at room temperature
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons scallions chopped (shallots make a nice substitute)
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 cup bleu cheese cheese
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- ½ cup grape tomatoes cut in half or roasted red peppers
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Demi-Glace
- 1 teaspoon chopped shallot
- ½ cup red wine
- ½ cup beef stock
- 1 teaspoon butter rolled in flour beurre manie
- lamb fat from roasting pan
Instructions
- Clean some of the fat and silver skin from lamb. Season with sea salt and black pepper. (lamb should be at room temperature before roasting)
- Place lamb meat side down in hot saute pan and allow the meat to sear well, then turn it over and sear the other side. Set aside until ready to stuff
- Saute spinach until it starts to wilt, then add tomato halves and continue to saute for a minute, then add the chopped scallions and saute for another minute.
- Remove the spinach mixture from the heat and allow to cool.
- After the spinach mixture has cooled down a bit, place the mixture in a strainer and squeeze out as much of the liquid as possible in the strainer.
- Place the spinach mixture into a mixing bowl and add the bread crumbs, cheese, and egg. Mix well and season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Take half the mixture and place it in the little gully between the high part of the lamb rack and the bones. Mound the stuffing evenly distributing on the top of the rack of lamb.
- Repeat the process with the other rack, then season them both with a teaspoon of Montreal brand beef seasoning (or just cracked black pepper and sea salt) then sprinkle the meat with a little of the panko bread crumbs.
- Place the Rack of lamb in a 400 degree preheated oven for about 20 minutes. Temp the lamb using a thermometer until it reads 125 degrees ( the internal temperature will rise 5-10 degrees more after removing from the oven) Allow lamb to rest 10 minutes before cutting.
Demi-Glace
- Place chopped shallots in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add red wine and beef stock.
- Bring mixture to a boil and allow to reduce by 50%.
- Add butter rolled in flour to thicken the sauce, continue simmering on low for about 20 minutes or until reduced by half again.
- The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. You want to the sauce to be thick enough to remain stationary on the plate, it should not be watery.
- Add any lamb fat that was in the roasting pan to the sauce to kick up the flavor a little more.
- Add sauce to plate, starting in a corner of the plate so you can see some of the sauce, then position the stuffed rack in the center of the plate and serve.
- You can easily serve a half a rack per person with a seafood item for a surf and turf dinner!
Nutrition
Jennifer Banz
I always learn something new from your recipes, Dennis! This is a fabulous rack of lamb!
Natalie
I love lamb meat. But I’m always clueless how to prepare it. This is such an easy but so delicious way to prepare lamb. Now I can’t wait for weekend to make this for me and my family. Thanks!
Jo
This is luxurious food! That rack of lamb looks sensational! Would be a definite show stopper
GUNJAN C Dudani
This looks so inviting. My brother would have loved this recipe. I am bookmarking for him since he is travelling. Once he is back this one is up on our to do list.
Paige
This just looks amazing and I’m going to bookmark it for Easter…I’ve never tried making this at home but I think you made it less intimidating!
Veena Azmanov
This sounds like a festive recipe. Awesome and delicious presentation.
Shelley
It’s always such fun to see what you’re cooking up – and WOW this definitely is a showstopper! So impressive, and thanks bunches for the great tip on saving money by purchasing the lamb much more affordably at places like Sam’s Club – that’s so helpful!
Amber Killmon
This is a very informative post! I’m sure so many people will find it helpful.
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place
I’m not a big fan of lamb, to be honest. But your recipe looks yummy!
rika
My husband loves lamb! I know that my family will love this stuffed lamb recipe, looks amazing!
Swathi
I love this recipe never thought of stuffing spinach in lamb. Looks perfect meal. I have learned one more dish from you.
Lizzie Lau
This looks fantastic. I used to cook lamb for my ex husband, and I always loved the smell of it cooking, but never acquired a taste.
Megan Ellam
So yum. How good is that demi-glace with the lamb. Thanks again Chef Dennis!
Rosemary
This is talking directly to my culinary heart. I love lamb and this recipe is simple and delightful. Good tip about buying lamb at bigger stores. I’ve found the one from Costco to be very good as well. I’m going to make this very soon! Thanks for sharing.
Ruth I
Oh, what a beautiful dish! This is perfect for a special occasion in our house.
Cathy Mini
This recipe looks interesting to try. It would be a blockbuster at home, yum!
Lynndee
I have never tried cooking lamb before and now I have this urge to cook one pronto after seeing this. It looks so good.
Lisa Martin
Wow wow wow this looks so amazing! I am for sure going to have to make this asap.
Beth
My mother-in-law just got a rack of lamb and was wondering how to prepare it. I’ll have to share this recipe with her!
Tasheena
I’ve actually never made lamb before. I would love to make this recipe for my family. I know they would enjoy it.
Kelly Anthony
Show stopper for sure and this stuffed rack of lamb recipe is sure to impress any guest.
Rena
My husband and I was just talking about the fact that we’ve never tried lamb. This looks delicious.
Lori Bosworth
I have never made stuffed rack of lamb but this recipe looks delicious! I like that it contains spinach and cheese.
Amber Myers
It’s been ages since I’ve had lamb. I should try this out one evening. I think my family would enjoy it.
melissa chapman
Your recipes are so special and people will love to make a lamb rack like this. I do believe this is top restaurant quality.
Ben
I love what you did with this rack. Lamb is one of my favorite meats, and this one looks really goiod.
Mitch Chaitin
Dennis, you are the best Chef I know on the Internet! This lamb looks delicious! I cook the rack on occasion, but I have to keep it simple, I do not have your skills!
Ana Cecilia Barragan Martinez
Thank you for sharing all these delicous recepies and the easy way you explain them. I would like, if it´s possible, receive chicken, salads and of course desserts. This week I am making your Best Tiramisu! Thank you once again!
Chef Dennis Littley
You’re very welcome and you can find quite a few chicken recipes and lots of desserts on my website Ana. I only have a few salads but there are some.
rika
My husband and son love lamb rack! This looks fantastic! Definitely something that my family will enjoy!
Heather Barber McMechan
I’ve never made lamb before, but it seems pretty simple to cook. Worth giving this recipe a try.
Swathi
That looks delicious delicious stuffed rack of lamb. You make gourmet meal with simple ingredients.
Ruth I
Oh wow. Lamb dish is kinda of pricey and a luxurious meal for us. This looks so delicious!
Ashley
Wow this meal looks straight out of a fancy restaurant! I wonder if I can get my husband to whip this up.
Terri Steffes
Perfect for our Easter dinner coming up. I love the step by step directions. If I follow your lead, it comes out perfect every time.
Heather
I’ve actually never had lamb before. My Nana used to LOVE it though.
Karen
Lamb is a meat I’ve never tried to prepare at home. Where I live, I’ve never seen it offered in stores! I wouldn’t mind trying this if I could find lamb meat.
candy
Lamb isn’t something we can usually afford, it is very pricy at the butcher shop. I have had it before and enjoyed the taste.
Natalie
My family is big on meat, and lamb is a rare one they enjoy. I bet they would really like recreating this recipe for a special occasion.
Melissa Chapman
Your rack is so appetizing. Anyone that loves a good piece of meat will learn so much from this recipe
Sarah Bailey
Oh my goodness this sounds absolutely incredible. I would love to have this for dinner one night, I bet it is so full of flavour!
Amber Myers
This looks so incredible. It’s been ages since I’ve had lamb. I really need to make it one evening. I bet the kids would like it!
Jeanette
Oh my gosh does that look amazing! Rack of Lamb Is absolutely delicious anyway but the way you made it here I wish you lived close enough that I can stop by and grab some from you LOL.
GiGi Eats
Well now doesn’t this just look insanely fancy and delicious!
Destany
To the best of my knowledge, I’ve never eaten lamb! But this looks absolutely amazing.
Vũ Thanh Hà
Looks so yummyyyy omg!! I will absolutely try it tomorrow!! Thanks for sharing <3
Mai Pham
What a wonderful meal! I really love the lamb. I was amazed at you recipe. It’s perfect. I’ll give this a try. Thanks for your post.
Michael
Wow this is awesome! Will deinitely need to try this recipe soon
Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com
This looks amazing! I love rack of lamb, but have not had it stuffed, so will give it a try!!
jill conyers
I’ve never cooked or eaten lamb but I know people that have and they love it.
Sylvie Anne Hanes
Lamb is my favorite protein. I so enjoy cooking it, and it’s always a hit at any gathering I have. I especially seek recipes that have different toppings – and I look forward to trying this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Julie Syl
Wow!! This stuffed rack of lamb looks so delicious and really tempting. My husband would love this so much. I will absolutely shared this to him.
Lois Alter Mark
That looks amazing! I can’t imagine ever being able to make that myself!
CASSIE
This sounds magical! Lamb is my favourite type of meat, and I love enjoying a rack of lamb out at a restaurant but never thought to make myself! Thanks for inspiring me
hey sharonoox
I’ve never cook lamb before but this looks so delicious that I got to try it. My hubby likes lamb so I know he’s going to be very pleased. Thanks for the recipe!
Thena
Wow, this dish is beyond beautiful! I’ve never tried lamb before, but I have heard that it is amazing!
Jack bransson
This is delicious recipe and i think we do have all the ingredients for it. I think we will give it a try and taste it. It would be selfish if i dont thank you, so thank you so much for providing it to us!
Heather
I never even thought of cooking a rack of lamb, it sounds amazing but a little scary!
Christina
Wow, this looks absolutely amazing! I will have to try this recipe.
Andrea
Looks like a great recipe, but considering that i don’t use alcohol in any form, i would use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead of red wine