Lamb chops are a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. When paired with a cherry mint sauce, they create a tantalizing dish that is perfect for any occasion. The tangy sweetness of the cherries perfectly complements the savory flavor of the lamb, while the mint adds a refreshing touch. Whether you are grilling, roasting, or pan-frying your lamb chops, this sauce is sure to elevate the dish to new heights.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT SAUCE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 1 to 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
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 CHERRY BALSAMIC SAUCE AND MINT
Steps:
- Stir fresh cherries together with sugar and macerate while browning chops. If using frozen cherries, stir with any juices and sugar and thaw, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Pat lamb dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté 4 chops, turning over once, about 6 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil. Cook and transfer remaining 4 chops in same manner.
- Pour off fat from skillet and add remaining tablespoon oil. Heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté shallot, stirring, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add cherries with juices, broth, and vinegar and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally and scraping up brown bits, then reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, then add butter and 2 tablespoons mint, stirring just until butter is melted.
- Spoon sauce over chops and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons mint.
CHERRY-GLAZED LAMB CHOPS
An elegant, deep brown reduction sauce studded with bits of cherry makes this entree ideal for a quiet dinner with that special someone. -KERRY DINGWALL, PONTE VEDRA, FLORIDA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine rosemary, salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; rub over lamb chops. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chops over medium heat for 4-6 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 garlic to the pan; cook for 1 minute. Stir in broth, preserves, vinegar and remaining pepper; cook until thickened, 2-4 minutes. Return chops to pan; turn to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 495mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.
LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT OIL
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
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
LAMB CHOPS WITH DRIED CHERRIES AND PORT
Categories Passover Quick & Easy High Fiber Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Dinner Lamb Chop Port Fall Winter Bon Appétit Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Add lamb to skillet; cook to desired doneness, turning often, about 10 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer lamb to plate. Pour off drippings from skillet. Add shallots to same skillet; sauté 1 minute. Add Port, broth, cherries, jam, vinegar, and cardamom; boil until cherries plump and liquid is syrupy, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over lamb. Sprinkle with mint.
LAMB CHOPS WITH FRESH MINT
Think of this as a fresher, more updated take on classic lamb chops with mint jelly.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 g, Fat 26 g
LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT, TOMATO AND GARLIC SAUCE
This recipe is from Williams-Sonoma "Essentials of Roasting." DH and I really enjoyed it. Prep time does not include resting time for the meat.
Provided by Dr. Jenny
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, trim away as much of the surface fat from the lamb as possible. Brush or rub the chops on both sides with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Press the parsley and basil firmly into both sides of each chop. Let stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before roasting.
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, start making the sauce: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the olive oil. Add the shallot and saute until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, add the tomatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes soften and release their liquid, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in the basil and mint, and set aside until the lamb chops are roasted.
- Preheat a large, heavy ovenproof fry pan over high heat until very hot. Add the 1 Tb olive oil, and then add the lamb chops and sear for 2 minutes. Turn the chops and sear for 1 minute on the other side.
- Immediately transfer the pan to the oven and roast the lamb until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat, away from the bone, registers 125 to 130 F for medium-rare, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven, transfer the chops to a warmed platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest while you finish the sauce.
- Pour off any excess fat from the pan. Set the pan over medium-high heat, pour in the wine and cook, stirring to scrape up the browned bits from the pan bottom.
- Add the tomato sauce and any juices that have accumulated on the platter and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.
- Divide the chops among warmed plates. Divide the sauce evenly among them, spooning it over the top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 684, Fat 57.6, SaturatedFat 23.3, Cholesterol 140.6, Sodium 113.6, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 32.1
LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT SAUCE AND MUSHROOMS
Choose mixed loose or packaged mushrooms; we used oyster, cremini, chanterelle, and shiitake mushrooms, but any combination will taste delicious alongside the lamb.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make mint sauce: In a small bowl, combine vinegar, mustard, and honey. Whisk in oil and mint. Season with salt and pepper; set aside. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 1 day. Before serving, bring to room temperature, and whisk.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Season lamb with pepper. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon coarse salt evenly in skillet. Add chops; cook 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate; cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Melt half the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water; stir, scraping up browned bits, and cook until liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining butter; season with salt and pepper. Arrange chops on serving plates, and top with mint sauce. Serve with mushrooms and Easy Celery Root Puree.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 g, Fat 30 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31 g
Tips:
- Choose high-quality lamb chops: Look for chops that are evenly marbled and have a bright red color. Avoid chops that are too thin or have a lot of gristle.
- Season the lamb chops generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices to flavor the chops. You can also marinate the chops for several hours or overnight to give them even more flavor.
- Cook the lamb chops over medium-high heat: This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the chops while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the lamb chops are cooked to your desired doneness: For medium-rare lamb chops, cook to an internal temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit. For medium lamb chops, cook to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the lamb chops rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chops, making them even more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Lamb chops with cherry mint sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lamb chops are juicy and flavorful, and the cherry mint sauce is a perfect complement. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is also relatively easy to make. So next time you are looking for a special dish to serve, give lamb chops with cherry mint sauce a try. You won't be disappointed.
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