MAPLE-AND-BALSAMIC-GLAZED LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT, TOASTED ALMONDS AND FETA COUSCOUS
This flavor combo may not be a reinvention of the wheel, but it's a simple seductive supper nonetheless. I have to do away with knives and forks for these little lamb chops, and with messy fingers, gnaw off the meat, right down to the bone.
Provided by Lorraine Pascale
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the lamb: Put a large frying pan on medium heat with a good glug of oil. Run your fingers down the thyme sprigs to release their leaves and sprinkle them all over a large plate. Add a little salt and pepper and then squish the lamb chops or cutlets into the mix, turning them over to coat both sides. (This will give a lovely crust when cooked.) Fry them in the pan until they are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook, depending on how you like them done, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer them to a plate to rest for a few minutes, covered with foil (this will make them much more tender and juicy).
- Meanwhile, trim and slice the spring onions. Add the spring onions and salmonds to the frying pan and cook over medium heat, stirring every now and then, until the onions are wilted and the almonds golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
- For the couscous: Meanwhile, put some water on to boil.
- Pour the couscous into a medium bowl and just cover with the boiled water. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for about 5 minutes.
- For the glaze: Combine the maple syrup, balsamic vinegar and butter in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer, leaving it to bubble away for about 3 minutes, stirring from time to time. Once thickened and syrupy, remove from the heat and keep warm.
- Check that the couscous grains have absorbed all the water and are tender, then fluff it up with a fork. Crumble the feta cheese in, season with salt and pepper and add a good drizzle of oil. Stir together and re-cover to keep warm.
- Divide the couscous among four serving plates. Sit the rested lamb chops on top and drizzle the glaze (and any resting juices) over. Scatter over the spring onion and almond mix. Rip up the mint leaves and scatter them over the top. If using, top with the pomegranate seeds and serve.
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Mix the olive oil, mint, red pepper flakes, and salt to taste in a bowl. Rub the lamb chops all over with the garlic. Transfer a few tablespoons of the mint oil to a small bowl and brush on the chops.
- Grill the chops until charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side. (Press the middle of a chop with your finger: It should be slightly firm with a little give for medium-rare doneness.) Transfer to a platter and brush with some of the remaining mint oil. Sprinkle with mint and serve with more mint oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 62 milligrams, Sodium 185 milligrams, Carbohydrate 1 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 0 grams
HEARTY LAMB CHOPS WITH COUSCOUS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: kosher salt, McCormick® Hearty Spice Blend, freshly ground black pepper, lamb chop, canola oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, McCormick® Hearty Spice Blend, garlics, orange zests, oranges, orange zest, orange juice, fresh mint, full-fat yogurt, McCormick® Hearty Spice Blend, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chicken broth, butter, kosher salt, couscous, pitted dates, olive oil, fresh parsley, chives, toasted pine nut
Provided by Tasty
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Make the dry rub: In a small bowl, mix together the salt, Hearty spice blend, and pepper.
- On a large plate, sprinkle the lamb chops evenly on both sides with the dry rub. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, mix together the Hearty spice blend, garlic, orange zest, and orange juice.
- Place seasoned lamb chops in a glass baking dish and pour the marinade over. Let marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. If the marinade doesn't completely cover the lamb chops, flip halfway through.
- While the lamb chops are marinating, make the yogurt sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, mint, yogurt, Hearty spice blend, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Make the couscous: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the chicken stock, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil, then pour in the couscous, remove from heat, and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork, then stir in the dates, and cover again to keep warm. If the couscous seems dry, add 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil and mix. Set aside.
- Cook the lamb chops: Heat the canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Remove the lamb chops from marinade, set on a plate, and season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Carefully add a few of the lamb chops to the skillet, making sure not to crowd the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is achieved and the lamb chops have a nice brown sear on the outside but are still tender in the center. The internal temperature should read 145˚F (63˚C) for medium-rare. Remove the lamb chops from the pan and repeat with remaining lamb chops.
- Just before serving, fold the parsley and chives into the couscous.
- To serve, spoon the couscous onto plates and add a few lamb chops. Spoon the yogurt sauce the over lamb chops and top with toasted pine nuts.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1363 calories, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 75 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 75 grams, Sugar 35 grams
LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT OIL
Homemade lamb chops with mint sauce. Very easy to make and full of flavor!
Provided by Lari K
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Chops
Time 39m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brush lamb chops with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator, 15 minutes to 2 hours.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Cook lamb chops until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Combine mint leaves, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a blender; blend until smooth. Drizzle over lamb chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 112.5 mg, Fat 42.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 125.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
LAMB WITH COUSCOUS AND MINTED FRUIT CHUTNEY
Steps:
- Mix oil, garlic and rosemary in 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Add lamb; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours, turning occasionally.
- Mix water, cherries, apricots and cranberries in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed and fruits are tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in mint and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool chutney slightly.
- Prepare couscous according to package instructions.
- Preheat broiler. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Transfer lamb to broiler pan. Broil to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Transfer lamb to plates. Top with chutney. Spoon couscous alongside.
LAMB CHOPS WITH FRESH MINT
Think of this as a fresher, more updated take on classic lamb chops with mint jelly.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, 2 teaspoons of the oil, and the sugar. Add mint and stir to combine. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, and add the remaining olive oil.
- Season lamb with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook chops in skillet until medium rare, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil. Let rest 5 minutes.
- Top with the mint mixture and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 g, Fat 26 g
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