Minted Lamb Chops Food

LAMB LOIN CHOPS WITH MINT PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat grill on high.
• Rub the lamb with the olive oil. In a small bowl, combine the oregano, thyme, rosemary, pepper and salt. Rub mixture all over the lamb. Let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
• While chops are resting, prepare the Mint Pesto.
• Grill the lamb chops 2 to 3 minutes per side, for medium rare.
• Serve the lamb chops with the Mint Pesto.
• Add the garlic to a food processor and pulse until chopped. Add the pine nuts and pulse to chop. Add half of the herbs and chop for 30 seconds, then add the rest of the herbs and chop. Add in the Parmesan and salt and pepper, pulse briefly until combined. While machine is running, slowly add the oil in a steady stream and process to desired thickness.

LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT SAUCE

Steps:

• For the spice rub and lamb: Stir together the salt, pepper, coriander, cayenne and lemon zest in a small bowl. Season the lamb chops on both sides with the spice rub. Allow to sit at room temperature while you make the mint sauce.
• For the mint sauce: In a food processor, add the mint, parsley, anchovies, garlic and some red pepper flakes. Process, adding olive oil as you go, until the sauce is just loose enough to drizzle. Taste and add salt if needed.
• Heat a grill pan or grill on medium-high heat. Oil the grill and pat the chops dry. Grill the lamb until done to your liking, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with the mint sauce and Baked Sweet Potato with Sour Cream and Mint.
• Pierce the sweet potato several times with a fork and microwave on high according to the manufacturer's instructions until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Cut the potato open, add the sour cream and snip the mint leaves over the top to garnish.

LAMB CHOPS WITH MINTED HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

Steps:

• Brush the chops on both sides with a little oil and season with black pepper.
• Put the chops under the broiler, 4 inches from the heat, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare chops, slightly longer for well-done.
• Arrange the lamb chops on warmed serving plates and serve immediately with the warm minted hollandaise sauce.
• Good served with asparagus and a carrot salad.
• Hollandaise sauce: Whisk together the lemon juice, viegar, and egg yolks.
• Put over a saucepan of simmering water and whisk until thick.
• Melt the butter and add, a little at a time, to the egg-yolk mixture, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens.
• Stir in the fresh mint and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer to a gravy boat and serve immediately.
• Variation: Lemon and Thyme Hollandaise: Make the sauce as directed, substituting 1 tsp grated lemon zest and 1 tbls chopped fresh thyme for the chopped mint.
• Serve with the lamb chops.

BROILED LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Take your lamb chops out of the refrigerator and allow them to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat your broiler to HIGH.
• Place garlic cloves and olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Allow to heat for 5 minutes, until oil is fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Brush your chops on both sides with the garlic oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Place on a broiler pan. Broil the chops for 5-8 minutes on each side, and let rest for up to 10 minutes, tented with foil.
• To make the sauce, add mustard, vinegar, honey and horseradish to a food processor or blender. Turn it on and stream in the remaining oil and the garlic cloves. To this mixture, add your mint and process until finely chopped.
• Serve the lamb chops with mint-mustard sauce on the side.

LEMON MINT LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Grill chops until tender.
• While chops are under the grill, prepare the sauce:.
• Melt butter in pan; add finely chopped onion, saute until tender.
• Add lemon rind, lemon juice, sugar and mint, heat gently.
• Spoon over hot chops.
• Cheers, Doreen Doreen Randal, Wanganui, New Zealand.

MINTED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• To prepare the marinade: in a large, shallow bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients together. Season. Add the lamb, coat on both sides, cover and set aside.For the salad: in a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together, season and set aside.Cook the lamb in a non-stick griddle pan on the hob, under a preheated moderate grill or on a prepared BBQ for 68 minutes on each side or until any meat juices run clear.Serve the steaks with the salad.

MINTED LAMB CHOPS - SLOW COOKER

Steps:

• Heat slow cooker on high but turn to low when lamb goes in.
• Toss the chops or shanks in seasoned flour and brown in a pan then place in slow cooker.
• Deglaze pan with water, add sauces and pour over lamb.
• Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.

QUICK AND EASY MINTED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Season the lamb chops and sprinkle each side with the herbes de Provence. Cook on a griddle pan or under a hot grill for 4min on each side or until medium rare.
• Put the hollandaise sauce in a pan with the finely chopped, deseeded cucumber and the petit pois. Bring to the boil and bubble for about 1min. (Don't overcook the sauce as the cucumber and peas may discolour.)
• Season to taste; add a squeeze of lemon juice and the chopped mint. Garnish with mint sprigs and lemon wedges. Serve with new potatoes.

LAMB CHOPS WITH FRUITY COUSCOUS & MINT

Steps:

• Place the lamb in a bowl. Sprinkle over the paprika, half the onion, 1 tbsp vinegar and ½ tbsp oil. Season, then set aside.
• To make the couscous, boil the kettle and tip the couscous into a heatproof bowl. Stir in the pine nuts, dates, lemon zest and half the juice. Pour over 140ml just-boiled water, push the coucous to the sides of the bowl, cover, then leave to stand for 10 mins.
• Heat grill to high. Lift the lamb out of its marinade, grill for 2-3 mins on each side, then rest, wrapped in foil, for 10 mins. Stir half the chopped herbs and some seasoning into the couscous, then add the remaining lemon juice to taste. Mix together the remaining herbs, red onion, vinegar, oil and seasoning to make a herby vinaigrette. Serve the lamb and couscous with the vinaigrette.

LAMB CHOPS WITH FRESH MINT

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.

MARINATED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Whisk together the oil, balsamic vinegar, parsley, rosemary, cumin, garlic and 2 tablespoons mint in a medium bowl. Place the lamb into a resealable plastic bag and pour half of the marinade over the lamb. Season with salt and pepper, seal the bag and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
• Add the lemon zest and juice and remaining 6 tablespoons mint to the remaining marinade and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot; lightly brush with oil.
• Remove the lamb from the bag, letting the excess marinade drip off (discard the marinade). Season with salt and pepper. Grill the chops, turning once, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Serve the chops with the reserved marinade.

MINTED BBQ'D LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Trim fat from chops.
• Place lamb chops in shallow dish.
• Pour over marinade.
• Refridgerate for several hours or overnight.
• BBQ chops, brushing with marinade, until chops are tender.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT

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.

MINTED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine oil, mint, garlic, salt, cumin, coriander, cayenne and black pepper. Spread on both sides of each chop. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Preheat broiler to high. Place chops under broiler and cook about 4 minutes per side, until nicely browned.

SLOW COOKED MINTED LAMB CHOP

Steps:

• Heat you Slow Cooker on Hot, but then turn down to low when your ready to add the Lamb.
• Toss the Lamb Chops in the Seasoned Flour and fry in a pan until brown. Then place the Lamb Chops in the Slow Cooker.
• Add the water and mint to the frying pan. Mix well before poring into the slow cooker.
• Coo for 6 to 7 Hours

OVEN-ROASTED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Cut away excess fat from the lamb chops (some fat does add flavor). Coat each chop lightly in olive oil. Dust lamb chops with garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Place lamb chops in a cast iron skillet.
• Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium-well doneness.
• Remove from the oven and cover tightly with foil; let rest for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with mint jelly on the side,

SAVORY MINT LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Place olive oil, chopped fresh mint, minced garlic, salt, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in small bowl; mix well. Spread herb mixture over both sides of lamb chops. Transfer chops to broiler pan. Let stand 10 minutes.
• Preheat broiler. Broil chops until brown and crusty, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Arrange chops on platter, garnish with fresh mint sprigs, and serve.