Asian-Marinated Roast Racks Of Lamb

For Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine wine, orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, mint, and ginger root.

In a small bowl, mix wasabi powder with 1/4 cup marinade mixture. Stir the wasabi mixture into the marinade.

Place lamb racks in a large zip-top plastic bag and pour in the marinade over the lamb (or divide lamb and marinade evenly into several bags). Seal tightly and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight, turning the bag several times.

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Place a metal rack in a shallow roasting pan and spray rack and pan with cooking spray. Remove lamb racks from marinade, reserving marinade.

Pour marinade into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute.

Place lamb racks, top side up, on the roasting rack. Roast for 20 minutes, basting with marinade several times. Remove lamb from oven.

Reduce heat to 350 degrees F.

Sprinkle 3 tablespoons bread crumbs over top of each rack. Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon melted butter over bread crumbs, then drizzle about 1 tablespoon reserved marinade over top of each rack.

Return the lamb racks to the oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 135 degrees F (medium- rare). Remove racks from oven and tent with aluminum foil. Let rest for 5 minutes.

Carve chops between the bones, then serve on individual dinner plates atop a nest of arugula and watercress salad.