Rack of Lamb with Caper, Olive, Mint and Pecorino Pesto
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Step 1: Preheat a fan forced oven to 200C.
Step 2: Place capers, olives, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, Pecorino, half of the olive oil, Verjuice and pepper in a blender. Pulse into a fine paste.
Step 3: Score the fat and rub the lamb with half of the pesto mixture.
Step 4: Place a large non stick frying pan over a medium high heat. Add the remaining olive oil and once hot seal the lamb on all sides.
Step 5: Place Lamb onto a lined baking tray and place into the preheated oven and cook for thirty minutes or until cooked to your liking.
Step 6: Remove and rest lamb for ten to fifteen minutes in a warm place before serving.
Step 7: Carve the lamb into four even portions and serve with the remaining caper and olive pesto.
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