Best Seared Lamb Chops With Minted Spaghetti Squash Recipes

LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT OIL

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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

Ingredients

8 lamb chops
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup mint leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

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

PAN-SEARED LAMB CHOPS

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A trio of garlic, rosemary and mint enhances the flavor of these chops, along with the luxuriously flavorful sauce on top.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 lamb loin chops (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Combine the first five ingredients; rub over chops. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chops in butter and oil for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove and keep warm., Add wine to the same skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in cream; cook for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 33g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

LAMB AND SPAGHETTI SQUASH

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Make and share this Lamb and Spaghetti Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Engineer in the Kit

Categories Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 lb boneless lamb, cut into pieces
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/3 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 lbs spaghetti squash

Steps:

Poke the spaghetti squash using a strong knife and bake in the microwave for 15-20 minutes, depending on size (until temder). Using a fork, separate the squash pulp into strands.
In a large saucepan brown the meat with onion, celery, and garlic until vegetables are tender. Drain fat.
Stir in tomato sauce, water, curry powder, ginger, salt, cumin, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 1 hour or until lamb is tender.
Combine yogurt and flour; add to meat mixture. Cook and stir until bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute more.
To serve, spoon lamb mixture over squash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.7, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 83.6, Sodium 595, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 22.8