Rack of Lamb Grilled to Perfection!

Rack of Lamb Grilled – Looking for something new, savory and amazingly tasty? Try this rack of lamb grilled to perfection with a delicious mixture of rosemary, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.

It’s a pricey piece of lamb, so you definitely want to make sure your rack of lamb grilled recipe meets all the standards. Thankfully, this one does and you’ll want to bookmark this recipe for future family get-togethers!

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1. How to Make This Rack of Lamb Grilled to Perfection
2. Simple and Delicious Recipe for Rack of Lamb on the Grill
3. Make a Savory Marinade for Rack of Lamb
4. Health Benefits of Adding Lamb to Your Monthly Menu
5. Garlic Sauce for Lamb Chops
6. Quick Vegetable Dishes to Prepare While Your Rack of Lamb Grills
7. Kitchen Favorites

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How to Make This Rack of Lamb Grilled to Perfection

A few months ago, we had some friends over and they brought us a rack of lamb to grill. At that point, I had never had a rack of lamb grilled or cooked in any way before and was a bit of a skeptic. I should note that I am typically not a fan of sweet meat like lamb or veal. However, when this rack of lamb was grilled, the smells wafted through the house and I wanted to give it a try.

By the time I made it into the kitchen, the boys had devoured the entire rack. They thoroughly enjoyed it; you could tell by the grins on their faces.

Since purchasing a rack of lamb is quite expensive, we really did not want an overdone recipe that would turn into a disaster. So we opted for simple and easy.

Using fresh rosemary out of my container garden, we combined that with fresh garlic cloves minced, sea salt, cumin and olive oil.

Simple and Delicious Recipe for Rack of Lamb on the Grill

I am quite impressed at how simple and clean this recipe for rack of lamb grilled to perfection actually is. Follow just 4 instructions and be sure to set aside 2 hours for the marinade.

1. Place the rack of lamb on a large serving platter, set aside.
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, rosemary, minced garlic, sea salt and cumin. Spread the mixture on all sides of the rack of lamb and allow to marinade for at least 2 hours in the fridge.
3. Turn the grill on high. Once to temperature, place the fat side on the grill for about 3-5 minutes, until the lamb rack is golden brown.
4. Turn the grill down to medium-high and flip the rack of lamb over and cook for about 15 minutes until the lamb is to your liking.

Make a Savory Marinade for Rack of Lamb

Making a savory marinade for rack of lamb is so easy. You’re just going to combine a few simple ingredients, rub it on the rack of lamb and then let it rest for about 2 hours. The primary ingredients are:

#1: Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil is one of the oldest known culinary oils. Extra-virgin olive oil contains predominately monounsaturated fat. It also contains antioxidants and flavonoids that help prevent bad LDL cholesterol from oxidizing and becoming dangerous to your blood vessels. The olive oil gives the rack of lamb grilled a golden brown crust on the outside.

#2: Fresh Minced Rosemary

Over the summer, I planted an herb container garden on my patio and have been enjoying fresh herbs in our meals since then. Even with winter time, my rosemary is still happily enjoying the garden life.

Rosemary is chock full of a wide variety of specific phytonutrients called flavonoids. It’s also rich in antioxidants like vitamin E. Rosemary has particularly strong anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to be helpful for people with inflammatory conditions like asthma and even heart disease.

The phytonutrients in rosemary also aid in detoxification by enhancing the action of liver enzymes responsible for metabolizing and detoxifying chemicals.

#3: Fresh Minced Garlic Cloves

If you’ve been around Clean Cuisine for any length of time, then you KNOW we absolutely love garlic and probably known for adding it extra just because! There are so many tremendous health benefits of eating garlic. On this rack of lamb grilled recipe, it adds a depth to the flavor that you can’t replicate with anything but fresh garlic.

Health Benefits of Adding Lamb to Your Monthly Menu

Whether you love the taste of lamb or not, we can’t deny the tremendous health benefits of adding it to your menu. Here’s a couple of our favorite reasons why adding lamb to your menu is important.

Lamb if an Excellent Source of Iron

Lamb is a red meat and naturally has a more more iron than chicken or fish. This type of iron is easier to absorb than the iron found in plants and can help prevent iron deficiencies or anemic-type symptoms.

Rich Source of Healthy Omega-3 Fats

As you can see in our recipe photos, lamb done have a significant amount of fat. However, this type of fat is an anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acid. Which means, you are improving your overall health with proper fats that reduce your inflammatory response overall.

Need More Protein? Eat Lamb!

This rack of lamb grilled with savory rosemary is loaded with vital protein. Just 1, three-ounce serving contains over 23 grams of protein. We believe it’s important to know how much protein your body needs, based on weight and activity level. So, if you’re active, 1 serving of lamb can account for over 1/2 of your protein intake for the day. Eating a sufficient amount of protein can provide slow-burning sustainable fuel and help your body build and repair muscle mass.

Garlic Sauce for Lamb Chops

If you’re looking for a delicious sauce for lamb chops recipe, then for now, I am going to add it right here. Eventually, I will create it’s own recipe card for you but this works for now.

Garlic Sauce for Lamb Chops Ingredient List:

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1/4 cup Spanish onion, minced
• 6-8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can of full fat coconut milk, cream only*
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Garlic Sauce for Lamb Chops Instructions:

1. In a small cast iron saucepan over medium heat, melt the coconut oil
2. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the onions and garlic, simmer for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender
3. Add the coconut cream and sea salt and stir together until well combined. Remove from the heat.
4. Using an immersion blender or high speed blender fitted with a metal container, blend everything together until smooth and creamy.
5. Drizzle over the rack of lamb grilled for another depth of flavor.

*For coconut cream, be sure to place the coconut milk in the fridge over night so the cream separates on top of the liquid. Scoop out just the cream, reserving the liquid for smoothies or another recipe.

Quick Vegetable Dishes to Prepare While Your Rack of Lamb Grills

Once the grill is heated up, you only have about 20 minutes until dinner is ready to be served. Here are some of our favorite side dishes to pair with this rack of lamb grilled to perfection.

• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon – If you’re looking for a savory, crispy and delicious side dish, then this roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon is perfect. Plus, if you’re trying to convinced your loved ones just how delicious Brussels sprouts are, then this recipe will work.

• Broccoli and Garlic Side Dish – If you’re looking for a garlicky, buttery, and delicious Broccoli Side Dish Recipe, you’ve come to the right place! This recipe has quickly become my “go-to” broccoli recipe on those busy days when I don’t have much time to spend in the kitchen.

• Garlicky Green Beans Recipe – The perfect green, nutrient-dense side dish to add to your next meal is this Garlicky Green Beans Recipe. In under 20 minutes, you have a delicious Asian-inspired side dish. Full of umami-flavor from the coconut aminos, rich in garlic and a dash of sea salt.

• Chopped Cabbage as Salad – This deliciously crisp, creamy and tangy Chopped Cabbage as Salad is a perfect side dish to this quick dinner recipe.

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