Breaded Lamb Rib Chops Recipes

BREADED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Chops: Prepare Mint Sauce befor starting the lamb chops so it has a maximum amount of time to steep.
• Season lamb chops to taste with granulated garlic and onion, salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste, and rub all over with Worcestershire sauce.
• Allow to marinate, refrigerated, for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Prepare breading, cover, and set aside at room temperature.
• About 1 hour before serving, sear chops on all sides in a little olive oil over high heat until browned on all sides, about 1 minute per side.
• Allow chops to cool enough to handle.
• Brush all over with Dijon mustard,, and press a generous layer of the breadcrumb mixture all over the chops.
• Set the chops upright on the bone end in a lightly oiled ovenproof casserole, and refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving.
• Place in a preheated 450degF, reduce heat to 400degF, and bake until breadcrumb mixture is nicely browned.
• Drizzle chops lightly with Mint Sauce if desired, and serve remainder of sauce on the side.
• Serve with oven fried rosemary potatoes and asparagus or spinach braised with garlic, onions, and toasted pinenuts.
• Mint Sauce: Place all ingredients in a small glass bowl, except the 2 Tbsp of reserved mint leaves.
• Mash mint against the side of the bowl with a fork or spoon to bruise and crush.
• Allow to set at room temperature, stirring occasionally, while meat marinates.
• Strain shortly before serving, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper if desired.
• Chop reserved leaves, and stir into liquid just before serving.
• Serve at room temperature.
• Breading: To prepare breading, grate bread fairly coarsely, or pulse a few times in a processor; pull out larger pieces, and chop or process them some more.
• You don't want the crumbs powdered.
• Toss together everything except olive oil, and season generously to taste with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle with olive oil, and toss and toss, and drizzle and drizzle until nicely moistened.
• Cover, and set aside.

BREADED LAMB RIB CHOPS

Steps:

• Dip chops in olive oil; coat with cheese. Dip in eggs, then in bread crumbs to coat nicely.
• Heat some butter (or olive oil) in a skillet. Add breaded chops and fry, over medium high heat, uncovered, for about 4 to 5 minutes a side or until just pink in the middle, and browned on outside.
• Remove chops to a plate and serve as is, with lemon wedges or with couscous, or lima bean puree (recipe follows).

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,

LAMB CHOPS WITH MUSTARD-HERB CRUST

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mustard and garlic. In a wide shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, rosemary, and dried herbs; whisk to combine. Pat lamb chops dry with a paper towel and season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. With a basting brush, lightly coat lamb chops with mustard mixture, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
• In a large nonstick saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add half the lamb chops to pan and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining chops and oil. Let lamb chops rest 5 minutes before serving.

LAMB RIB CHOPS WITH CREAMY WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Season lamb with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, melt butter and oil over medium-high heat. When skillet and oil are hot, place chops down in a single layer. Cook for 3 minutes per side or according to desired doneness.
• Transfer chops to a plate and loosely tent with foil to retain heat. Spoon out any fat in excess of 1 tablespoon. Add shallots and saute until softened. Stir in mustard and deglaze with cognac, scraping bottom of pan with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits. When cognac has reduced to about 1 tablespoon, stir in cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in tarragon leaves immediately before serving. Place two or three chops on each plate and spoon the sauce over them.