Recipe for Moroccan Rack of Lamb with Red Pepper Mashed Potatoes and Tomato Agrodulce

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We had the opportunity to spend a wonderful weekend at the luxurious Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point recently. It was Triton’s birthday getaway and we all planned a COVID-safe road trip to celebrate! During our stay, we had the opportunity to sample Chef Gregory Noble’s recipe for Moroccan Rack of Lamb at the resort’s AVEO Restaurant. To say it was out of this world would be an understatement.

The flavors in this recipe for Moroccan Rack of Lamb are so bright and flavorful, I was really intrigued. With so many overlapping spices and ingredients, I could not tell what ingredients the chef had used in his preparation. Not only that, it was prepared perfectly and looked gorgeous on the plate. I had to know the secrets behind this dish!

Luckily for me (and now you!) Chef Noble was kind enough to grant my request and share his recipe for Moroccan Rack of Lamb. We’ve modified it very slightly to accommodate portion sizes for home cooks.

Choosing the Best Rack of Lamb

Rack of lamb is a very special cut of meat, and one not to be taken lightly. First of all, it’s not inexpensive so you don’t want to waste it. Second, quality meat means everything when you are making a dish as special as this one. Don’t scrimp on the meat quality is what I’m really saying here!

I get my meat from Perdue Farms, where it’s possible to purchase directly online from them and have my order delivered right to my front door. The lamb for this recipe is from Niman Ranch, a brand known for the highest quality of meat there is. You can order your Niman Ranch Frenched Rack of Lamb here from me (along with other delicious meats), and get 15% off your entire order and free delivery on orders over $119!

Recipe for Moroccan Rack of Lamb

Part of the beauty of this dish is in its presentation. We’ve included several of the elements of Chef’s plating combination so you can build a full meal. He also served it with spiced roasted carrots which were out of this world. Of course, dining on this delicious recipe for Moroccan Rack of Lamb at the Monarch Beach Resort made it even more special. But we will do our best to recreate that ambience here for you!

Serves 4

For the Rack of Lamb

Ingredients

• 2-3 pounds Niman Ranch Frenched Rack of Lamb
• ¼ cup Chermoula Spice (make your own using our recipe below, or purchase at specialty grocery stores)
• 1/4 cup roasted pistachios, chopped (set aside for garnishing later)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Rub the Chermoula Spice all over the raw lamb chops – season to taste
3. Place lamb meaty side up on a grill rack inside a roasting pan
4. Bake to desired tenderness for 20-25 minutes, depending on the size of your lamb chops. Use a meat thermometer to gauge the internal temperature of the cooking meat. 125 degrees will be medium rare, add +5 degrees in increments to cook more “well done” (i.e. 130 degrees is medium, 135 is medium well, etc.).
5. Remove from oven and let stand in pan for 5 minutes before carving.
6. Cut rack into individual lamb chops by slicing in between each bone.
7. Serve as directed below.

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For the Red Pepper Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 large Russet Potatoes (about 1.5-2 lbs)
• 2 red bell peppers
• 8 ounces butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Set oven rack on top and pre-heat on Broil.
2. Cut peppers in half lengthwise. Remove stem, core and seeds. Place peppers facedown on baking sheet. Broil until outer skin is blackened, about 10-12 minutes.
3. Put charred peppers in Ziplock bag. Allow to sweat for ~ 20 minutes.
4. Peel all skin off of bell peppers – peppers should be soft and easy to blend.
5. Blend the peppers in a blender or with a stick blender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Peel potatoes, cut into 2-inch cubes and boil for 15-20 minutes until fork tender. Drain and return to the pot.
7. Mash the potatoes into desired consistency.
8. Fold butter and cream into the potatoes.
9. Fold bell peppers into the potatoes
10. Add salt and pepper to taste.
11. Plate as directed below.

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For the Tomato Agrodulce

Ingredients

• 8 Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• ½ cup red vinegar
• 2 Fresno chiles, diced with seeds removed
• 1/2 cup honey
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ cup gold raisins
• ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Simmer all ingredients together for 15 minutes, then blend together with a spoon for a chunky consistency.
2. Serve as directed below.

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Serving your Recipe for Moroccan Rack of Lamb

When you are ready to serve the meal, it’s time to combine the elements you’ve created into one delicious plated presentation.

First add a generous serving of Red Pepper Mashed Potatoes to the plate. Top with the Moroccan Rack of Lamb Chops and garnish with the Tomato Agrodulce. Sprinkle with chopped roasted pistachios for a little extra crunch. 

Charmoula Spice Blend

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs. ground cumin
• 1 Tbs. ground coriander
• 1-1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1-1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp. ground allspice
• 3/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients. Store in an airtight container away from the light for up to 1 year.

 Monarch Beach Resort

If you’re intrigued about the Monarch Beach Resort and want to learn more about visiting this beautiful spot, read our story about our COVID-safe getaway to Dana Point here!

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