Lamb Chops With Apricots Recipes

LAMB CHOPS WITH APRICOT AND HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of the lamb evenly with the garlic salt and pepper, warm a large non-stick pan (with a lid for use later) over a medium heat until hot, add the lamb and brown on both sides.
• Add the stock and the apricots to a medium pan, over a high heat, and bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the apricots are very soft.
• Reserve half of the apricots and set aside.
• Transfer the other half of the apricots and all of the stock to a blender or food processor, add the vinegar, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt and nutmeg, and blend to make the sauce.
• Pour the sauce over the lamb, sprinkle the reserved apricots over the lamb and, over a low heat, simmer the lamb for 10-15 minutes or until the lamb is cooked through.
• Serve with steamed green vegetables andyour favourite mashed potato recipe. I'd recommend Bergy's Irish Mashed Potatoes #10974, which are beautifully creamy but also low in calories.

MOROCCAN LAMB WITH APRICOTS

Steps:

• Start by searing the lamb in a pan in 1 Tsp of olive oil or coconut oil and season. Whilst the meat is browning, in another pan add the entire contents of the passata and season, along with all the spices (turmeric, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon and ginger) slice the apricots into halves and throw those into the pan as well and turn the heat to high.
• Once the lamb has browned, spoon it into the passata bring to the boil, place the lid on the pan and then simmer. Tip the diced onion and bell peppers in to the frying pan and cook for 8/10 mintues until softened, then add the sliced garlic and chillies and cook for another 2/3 minutes and add to the passata. Make sure you give the pan a good stir then chop up roughly a large bunch of coriander throw it in and stir
• Cook for about 40/50 minutes or until lamb is soft and tender then add in the drained chickpeas and cook for another 10 minutes. Serve with cous cous and a flat bread.

APRICOT LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle lamb chops with salt and garlic powder. Rub each side of chops with Dijon-mayonnaise blend and sprinkle with brown sugar. in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chops on both sides over medium-high heat., Add apricot nectar and mint. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes. Add apricots. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until meat reaches desired doneness and sauce is slightly thickened. Serve sauce over lamb.

LAMB WITH APRICOTS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the lamb and seasonings. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until meat is browned. Add apricots, orange juice, almonds and orange zest. , Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Stir in broth. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

LAMB CHOPS WITH APRICOTS

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy bottomed saucepan. Gently brown the lamb chops, then remove from the pan and set aside. 2. Add the onion to the pan and fry over a low heat until soft. Add the flour and spices and stir well. Cook for a minute or two. 3. Return the lamb chops to the pan and add the apricots and stock. Stir well and season, then bring to the boil. 4. Cover the pan and simmer on a low heat for an hour, or until the lamb is cooked through and tender. 5. Serve with couscous.

APRICOT GLAZED LAMB CHOPS WITH PISTACHIO AND SUMAC

Steps:

• Preheat a charcoal grill to high heat using the direct heat method.
• Whisk together the jam, vinegar, mint, parsley and season with salt and pepper.
• Brush the chops with oil on both sides and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put the chops on the grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, about 3 minutes. Flip over, brush with glaze and continue cooking until cooked to medium-rare doneness, about 3 minutes longer, brushing with more of the glaze.
• Remove to a platter and sprinkle with the pistachios, sumac and parsley leaves.

BROILED LAMB CHOPS WITH APRICOTS

Steps:

• Cover the broiler pan with aluminum foil. Preheat the broiler.
• Combine the chopped onion with the apricots. Divide in half, and stuff each chop with mixture.
• Place the chops on the broiler pan, and press the herbs, grated lemon peel and pepper on both sides of each chop.
• Place the broiler pan 2 or 3 inches from the source of heat, and broil the chops for about 7 minutes per side until crusty but still pink.