Herbed Welsh lamb rack with celeriac steaks
British 20 Mins Prep · 40 Mins Cook
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6.
- Peel the celeriac and slice into 2cm-thick steaks. Place the celeriac steaks on a baking tray, drizzle with the sunflower oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the butter, basil, tarragon, parsley, rosemary, thyme, breadcrumbs and peeled garlic cloves in a food processor and pulse until combined. Remove from the food processor and place between two large sheets of baking paper. Using a rolling pin, roll out until 1cm thick, it should be big enough to cover both lamb racks. Place in the freezer until set.
- Trim any excess fat from the lamb racks and pat it dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Coat the lamb with the mustard. Remove the rolled-out herb mixture and press it onto the mustard-coated lamb racks to create an even crust.
- Once the celeriac steaks have cooked for 30 minutes, arrange the lamb racks over them. Roast for approx. 25-30 minutes, until the lamb reaches an internal temperature of 60°C (medium-rare) and the celeriac steaks are golden and tender. Remove from the oven and let the lamb rest for approx. 10 minutes before slicing.
- To make the salad, place the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Drain and quarter the artichoke hearts. Add to the bowl along with the peas and baby spinach. Toss gently to combine.
- Slice the lamb racks into individual chops. Place one celeriac steak on each plate, topped with two lamb chops. Serve alongside the pea and artichoke salad.
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