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Sous Vide Rack Of Lamb With Seared Eggplant

Sous Vide Rack Of Lamb With Seared Eggplant

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Discover how to make a mouthwatering sous vide rack of lamb with perfectly seared eggplant. Elevate your cooking skills with this delicious recipe!

Ingredients

  • Beef rack, 1 (about 2 pounds (907 g) or 900 grams)
  • Salt, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams)
  • Black pepper, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams)
  • Olive oil, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters)
  • Garlic cloves, 4 (minced)
  • Fresh rosemary, 2 sprigs
  • Fresh thyme, 2 sprigs
  • Eggplant, 1 large (about 1 pound (454 g) or 450 grams)
  • Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters)
  • Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters)
  • Honey, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 milliliters)
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 grams)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the sous vide machine to 131°F (55°C).
  2. Season the rack of lamb with salt and black pepper.
  3. Rub minced garlic over the lamb.
  4. Place the lamb in a vacuum-seal bag with rosemary and thyme.
  5. Seal the bag and submerge it in the water bath.
  6. Cook the lamb sous vide for 2 hours.
  7. Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds.
  8. Season eggplant slices with salt and pepper.
  9. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  10. Sear eggplant slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  11. Remove eggplant from the skillet and set aside.
  12. Combine lemon juice and honey in a small bowl.
  13. After sous vide, remove lamb from the bag and pat dry.
  14. Heat a skillet over high heat with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil.
  15. Sear the lamb on all sides for 1-2 minutes until browned.
  16. Rest the lamb for 5 minutes before slicing.
  17. Arrange eggplant slices on a serving plate.
  18. Drizzle lemon-honey mixture over the eggplant.
  19. Slice the lamb and serve atop the eggplant.
  20. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Pat lamb dry post-sous vide for a better sear.
  • Avoid overcrowding skillet when browning eggplant slices.
  • Allow lamb to rest 5 minutes before slicing for juicier results.

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