Al Roker's Rack of Lamb with Roasted Potatoes

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Al Roker
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Sometimes it's nice to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal without leaving the comfort of your own home. This succulent lamb with tender potatoes has all the flavor and flair of a dinner out and is quick and easy enough to make in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

Potatoes
  • 1 3-pound bag tri-color potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Lamb
  • 2 racks of lamb, room temperature
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

For the potatoes:

1.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

2.

Wash the potatoes and cut into quarters.

3.

Toss in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

4.

Add to a foil lined sheet tray. Roast potatoes, stirring once, until golden brown and tender, about 30 minutes.

For the lamb:

1.

Rub the racks of lamb with olive oil. Generously season with salt and pepper on both sides.

2.

In a hot cast iron skillet, sear lamb chops until nice and golden, about 4 minutes on each side.

3.

Arrange the rack bone side down. Add the skillet to the pre-heated oven to finish cooking, 12-18 minutes depending on the degree of doneness you want. Medium rare is 130°F-140°F. Let rack rest for 10 minutes before carving.