Spice-Coated Rack of Lamb for Two with Arugula, Avocado, and Blood Orange Salad Recipe

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Spice-Coated Rack of Lamb for Two with Arugula, Avocado, and Blood Orange Salad
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  1. Make lamb: Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
  2. Using spice or coffee grinder, grind cumin to semi-fine powder, then transfer to small bowl. Whisk in cocoa powder, coffee, and pepper.
  3. Rub exposed lamb bones with 1 tablespoon canola oil, then wrap each bone in foil, covering bones completely and leaving meat uncovered. Sprinkle both sides of uncovered lamb with kosher salt, then rub with spice mixture.
  4. In heavy, 12-inch oven-safe sauté pan over high heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil until hot but not smoking. Sear rack, meat side down, moving occasionally to prevent sticking, until deep golden brown and crust forms, about 2 minutes. Flip to sear underside in same manner, about 2 minutes, then sear bottom of rack in same manner, 2 minutes more.
  5. Flip rack back to meat side up, then transfer pan to oven and roast 7 minutes. Add butter, garlic, and thyme to pan and continue roasting until thermometer inserted 2 inches into thickest part of lamb (do not touch bone) registers 130°F (for medium rare), 7 to 8 minutes more. Tilt pan to collect juices and spoon those over meat. Transfer lamb to rack with pan or plate underneath to catch juices and let rest 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Make salad: In small bowl, whisk together blood orange juice, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Gradually add olive oil and whisk vigorously to combine. (Vinaigrette can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, covered, up to 2 days. Whisk thoroughly before using.)
  7. To plate: Divide avocado between two plates, fanning out slices over half of plate. Top with arugula and drizzle with vinaigrette. Top with blood orange segments and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  8. Remove foil from lamb bones. Slice rack into 4 double chops and transfer to plates alongside salad. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1209.53 Kcal (5064 kJ)
Calories from fat 943.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 104.83g 161%
Cholesterol 137.41mg 46%
Sodium 1991.11mg 83%
Potassium 1620.08mg 34%
Total Carbs 33.24g 11%
Sugars 9.36g 37%
Dietary Fiber 14.17g 57%
Protein 40.7g 81%
Vitamin C 42.7mg 71%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 292.3mg 1624%
Calcium 262mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 176.01 Kcal (737 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.25g 161%
Cholesterol 20mg 46%
Sodium 289.75mg 83%
Potassium 235.75mg 34%
Total Carbs 4.84g 11%
Sugars 1.36g 37%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 57%
Protein 5.92g 81%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 71%
Iron 42.5mg 1624%
Calcium 38.1mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 32.1
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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