Rack of Lamb With Olive Crust

I had olives I needed to use up, and a rack of lamb... The depth of the lamb really took well with the strong flavor of the crust. I served it with mashed cauliflower and cheese.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  lb rack of lamb
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

• CRUST

• 8  large green olives, pitted
• 1  egg yolk
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 2  tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1  teaspoon thyme
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

1. Chop the olives finely and mix with all other crust ingredients.
2. Sprinkle the rack with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and sear the rack on both sides (about 1 minute per side), until browned.
3. Transfer rack of lamb to a cookie sheet. Spread the crust ingredients over the top of the lamb, and sort of press it on.
4. Bake in a 350F oven for 25-30 minutes. Then turn on the broiler and broil the lamb for about a minute to crisp up the crust a bit.