TARRAGON-MARINATED LAMB CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE PECAN SALSA

Tarragon-Marinated Lamb Chops With Pineapple Pecan Salsa image

This is a wonderful grilling recipe from Bobby Flay. The salsa is delicious and complements the lamb chops so well. This makes a lot of salsa, which is how I like it. Feel free to halve the salsa recipe if you prefer. Since baby lamb chops are used, the recipe allows for 4 chops per person. I'm sure the salsa would be delicious over grilled pork or chicken, as well. Enjoy! Prep time includes marinating in the refrigerator

Provided by LifeIsGood

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 small red onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tarragon, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped and toasted
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/8 cup tarragon, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves
16 baby lamb chops (each 2 ounces and 3/4 inch thick)
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Salsa: Makes 2 - 2 1/2 cups.
Combine the pineapple, onion, vinegar, olive oil and herbs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Just before serving, fold in the toasted pecans.
May be refrigerated (without the pecans), covered for 1 day.
Serve at room temperature.
Lamb chops:.
Combine olive oil, tarragon and garlic in a large shallow baking dish.
Add the lamb chops and turn to coat very well.
Refrigerate, covered for about 2 - 4 hours.
Preheat your grill to medium high.
Remove the chops from the marinade, shaking off excess. Discard the used marinade.
Season the chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
Grill the lamb chops until medium doneness, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Place on a serving platter and serve the pineapple pecan salsa alongside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1628.9, Fat 135.3, SaturatedFat 48.9, Cholesterol 281.2, Sodium 223.3, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 25.4, Protein 66