Tuscan Lamb Chops Recipes

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• In a food processor fitted with a metal blade add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, cayenne, and salt. Pulse until combined. Pour in olive oil and pulse into a paste. Rub the paste on both sides of the lamb chops and let them marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator and allow the chops to come to room temperature; it will take about 20 minutes.
• Heat a grill pan over high heat until almost smoking, add the chops and sear for about 2 minutes. Flip the chops over and cook for another 3 minutes for medium-rare and 3 1/2 minutes for medium.

ITALIAN HERB-RUBBED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high temperature, heat olive oil until glistening.
• Meanwhile combine oregano, rosemary, basil, sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle rub mixture evenly onto both sides of chops and gently rub/pat until it adheres to the chops.
• Fry chops for 5-8 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until desired doneness is reached.

TURKISH LAMB CHOPS WITH SUMAC, TAHINI, AND DILL

Steps:

• Prepare the lamb:
• Combine the Turkish red pepper, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds in a small bowl. Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat, add the spice mixture, and toast until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the mixture into a mortar or spice grinder, add the salt and black pepper, and either pound or briefly grind until you get a coarse-textured spice mix. Don't overdo it if you've gone electric here-the coarse texture is an essential part of the dish.
• Pat the spice mixture all over the lamb chops, and let them marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or uncovered in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
• Make the tahini sauce:
• While the lamb is marinating, in a food processor, blend the lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes. Then add the tahini and ground cumin, and blend until a thick paste forms. With the processor running, gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is smooth enough to drizzle.
• Heat a grill or broiler to high.
• Drizzle the chops lightly with olive oil. Grill the chops until they are charred on the outside and cooked to taste within (or broil the chops on a broiler pan or rimmed baking sheet). Cooking time will depend on how thick your chops are, so watch them carefully: 2-inch-thick bone-in chops will take at least 3 to 5 minutes per side for rare. You'll need less time for thinner chops, and more time if you like them cooked medium rare or beyond. Let the lamb rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• To serve, drizzle the tahini sauce over the chops, and garnish them with the dill sprigs. Add a dusting of the red sumac if you like.

TUSCAN LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Trim fat from chops.
• Cook chops in hot oil in a large frypan over medium heat about 8 minutes for medium doneness, turning once.
• Transfer chops to a serving plate, keep warm.
• Stir garlic into drippings in frypan.
• Cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Stir in beans, tomatoes, vinegar and snipped rosemary.
• Bring to boiling, reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 3 minutes.
• Spoon bean mixture onto four individual plates, arrange two chops on each serving of beans, If desired garnish with rosemary sprigs.