SEARED LAMB CHOPS WITH MINTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

SEARED LAMB CHOPS WITH MINTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH image

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small spaghetti squash (3 pounds)
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 small lamb shoulder chops (about 2 1/2 pounds; 1 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
kosher salt and black pepper
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh mint, sliced

Steps:

1.Cut 1⁄2 inch from both ends of the squash and cut in half lengthwise. Microwave on a plate, cut-side down, on high until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. 2.Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the lamb with the cumin, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper. Cook to the desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. 3.Scoop out and discard the squash seeds. With a fork, gently scrape the strands of squash flesh into a bowl. Toss with the scallions, mint, the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper. Serve with the lamb.