Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Herbs

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 head new garlic or 3 large regular garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 (8-rib) frenched racks of lamb (each rack 1 1/2 lb), trimmed of all but a thin layer of fat
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper