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Lamb Chops Recipe - Mediterranean Style!
This Mediterranean-inspired dish features tender lamb chops marinated in a vibrant chimichurri-style vinaigrette. It is served with creamy polenta and a side of sautéed shiitake mushrooms and spinach. The lamb chops are marinated to enhance their flavor and then seared for a beautiful crust. The dish is rounded off with a fresh herb sauce and delicate polenta cakes.
👥 4 Servings👤 Chef Jean-Pierre📖 chefjeanpierre
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- blender
- food processor
- pan
- frying pan
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Marinade the Lamb Chops
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In a bowl, combine the garlic olive oil, sherry vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, chopped chili, garlic, oregano, and rosemary.
½ cup Garlic (or Regular) Olive OilGarlic (or Regular) Olive Oil1 cupWorcestershire Sauce2 teaspoonsSalt1 teaspoon½ teaspoon SaltSalt and Pepper to tasteFresh Oregano1 teaspoonFresh Rosemary1 teaspoon
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Add the lamb chops to the marinade and refrigerate for ⏱️ 2-4 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
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4
Prepare the Herb Sauce:
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In a blender or food processor, blend parsley, cilantro (if using), garlic, olive oil, sherry vinegar, lemon juice, and mix until smooth.
Cilantro (optional)1 cup½ cup Garlic (or Regular) Olive OilGarlic (or Regular) Olive Oil1 cup
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Pour into a glass bowl and add salt, pepper, red chili flakes, lemon zest, and chopped red onion. Blend well and set the sauce aside. This sauce will stay fresh in your refrigerator for one week.
Salt1 teaspoon½ teaspoon SaltSalt and Pepper to tasteLemon Zest1 teaspoon
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Prepare Spinach and Shiitake Sauté:
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Melt butter in a pan and sauté the shallots until soft. Add the mushrooms and cook until browned, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Butter2 tablespoonsSalt1 teaspoon½ teaspoon SaltSalt and Pepper to taste
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Stir in the spinach and cook until the spinach wilts.
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Add the garlic at the last minute to avoid burning it. Remove from heat and keep warm.
½ cup Garlic (or Regular) Olive OilGarlic (or Regular) Olive Oil1 cup
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Finish Preparing the Lamb:
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Remove the lamb chops from the marinade and pat them dry with paper towels. (only if you are cooking them in a frying pan). No need to dry them if you are grilling them.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with garlic olive oil and sear the lamb chops for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes on each side, depending on how well done you prefer them.
½ cup Garlic (or Regular) Olive OilGarlic (or Regular) Olive Oil1 cupLamb Chops8
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Let the lamb rest for a few minutes after cooking.
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Serve the Lamb Chops
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Serve the lamb chops with the polenta cakes, sautéed spinach, and shiitake mushrooms, and drizzle the herb sauce over the lamb for a fresh and tangy finish.
Lamb Chops8Shiitake Mushrooms, stems removed, sliced4 ounces
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
calories
917.72 kcal
fat Content
56.81 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2.93 g
sugar Content
3.16 g
sodium Content
1773.88 mg
protein Content
86.78 g
trans Fat Content
0.23 g
cholesterol Content
272.26 mg
carbohydrate Content
12.2 g
saturated Fat Content
16.95 g
unsaturated Fat Content
35.23 g
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