Pan Seared Rack of Lamb with Creamy Potatoes and Zucchini Sauce

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Pan Seared Rack of Lamb with Zuchini Herb Sauce and Creamy Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 rack of lamb, frenched

• 1 Zucchini

• 3 cloves garlic

• Handful of basil

• Olive oil

• Butter

• 3-4 Yukon Gold potatoes

• Heavy cream

• Salt and pepper

  
  

Instructions for Lamb:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Generously season rack of lamb with salt

3. Heat oil in pan and sear lamb, fat side down for 3-4 minutes

4. Add butter to pan (you can add aromatics such as garlic and thyme if desired) and baste lamb with butter for 3-4 minutes until golden brown

5. Place the lamb in the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes for medium-rare.

6. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

   
   

Instructions for Zucchini Sauce:

1. Saute zuchini in olive oil until tender (approximately 5-8minutes)

2. add garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute or until garlic is soft and fragrant

3. Transfer zuchini to a blender and add basil

4. Add 1/4c of olive oil and blend until smooth

5. Season with salt. Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a tsp of white wine vinegar to enhance fresh flavor of the sauce

6. For an extra smooth sauce, strain mixture through fine mesh seive.

7. Serve immediately or chill sauce to preserve green color

   * If you prefer a more creamy sauce, try replacing the olive oil with heavy cream

Instructions for Creamy Potatoes:

1. Peel and chop potatoes into 1 inch cubes

2. Boil potatoes in generously salted water (you want your water to taste like the ocean) until fork tender

3. Drain potatoes in colander. Allow potatoes to sit in the colander for 2 minutes to allow excess water to evaporate (watery potatoes = soupy mashed potatoes)

4. Mash potatoes with handheld masher or ricer.

5. Add 1/2c heavy cream

6. Add 1 stick of butter chopped into pieces and stir to combine

7. Taste and adjust seasoning- how much salt you add will depend on how salty your boiling water was

8. Serve creamy potatoes with sliced lamb and zucchini sauce- get creative with your plating and enjoy!