Broiled Lamb Chops With Goat Cheese Recipes

BROILED LAMB CHOPS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to high.
• Roll the ''tail'' of each lamb chop into a compact circle. Secure the tails to the chops with toothpicks or other skewers.
• Sprinkle the chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Put the chops on a rack and place them under the broiler, the tops of the chops about four inches from the source of heat. Let cook seven to eight minutes or until well browned. If desired, leave the broiler door slightly ajar. Turn the chops and continue cooking on the second side four to five minutes. Brush the top of each with a little melted butter.
• Sprinkle the top of each chop with three tablespoons of cheese. Sprinkle each with one-quarter teaspoon of rosemary. Dribble the remaining butter evenly over the chops. Return the chops to the broiler, and let cook until cheese is piping hot and slightly melted, five minutes or less. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

LAMB CHOPS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler of toaster-oven or oven broiler.
• Sprinkle pepper over chops and broil on one side for about 7 or 8 minutes on each side.
• Remove fresh thyme leaves from stems and mix with cheese. .
• Turn chops; top with cheese and thyme and continue broiling until chops have reached desired degree of doneness.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH ARUGULA, AGED GOAT CHEESE, CALIFORNIA PEACHES AND TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• For the lamb chops:
• Lightly pound each chop and place them in a re-sealable bag. Add the rest of the ingredients and let marinate for a minimum of 3 hours
• For the vinaigrette:
• Puree the shallots, vinegar and mustard in a blender or food processor for 30 seconds, then pulse in olive oil. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of chopped chives. Don't worry about arugula burning from vinaigrette - it is hardy and meant to be wilted. Set the vinaigrette aside.
• Toss peach halves with the brandy and sugar. Allow to macerate for 1 hour. Grill quickly, just allowing for peaches to get charred.
• Toss arugula with the vinaigrette, then top with the goat cheese. Garnish with remaining chives and the toasted the almonds. Serve immediately.
• Remove lamb chops from marinade. Grill quickly over high heat until nicely charred and rare. Serve at room temperature.

SEARED LAMB CHOPS WITH A GOAT CHEESE WHITE WINE REDUCTION

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to broil.
• Next chop fresh rosemary and line up the rest of your ingredients.
• Heat a cast iron skillet on high heat. You will know when the skillet is ready by flicking a tiny bit of water on the pan, if it sizzles, it is ready!
• Pat each side of the meat with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
• Add sea salt to one side of the lamb, and place salt side down into the skillet.
• Sear chops for 2-3 minutes and then flip, adding pepper to the other side.
• Sear other side for 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle chopped rosemary onto chops and transfer the entire skillet to the broiler. Broil about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove skillet from oven and relocate lamp chops to another dish.
• In the now empty cast iron skillet, add white wine (you will want to use a crisp white, such as a Sauvignon Blanc). Stir and scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the skillet. Add the chicken broth and one sprig of rosemary. Let simmer at a low boil, till reduced by 1/3.
• Remove and discard the rosemary. Swirl in the goat cheese to create a creamy sauce.
• Place the lamb chops on a plate and drizzle with the reduction sauce. Serve immediately while sauce is liquified (it liquifies fast). Enjoy!