Lamb Chops With Citrus Sauce And Baby Mache Salad Recipes

EASY LEMON-GARLIC LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Pre-heat a cast-iron/stainless steel pan over high heat.
• Drizzle the lamb chops with the olive oil and lemon juice then generously season with the herbs, spices and garlic on both sides.
• Place the lamb chops in the hot pan then sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
• Flip the lamb chops onto the fat side and allow to sear until the fat has started to render and has caramelized.
• Remove from the pan and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving with lemon wedges.

LAMB CHOPS WITH LEMON-BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a dish large enough to hold the lamb chops in a single layer, combine half the lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, the rosemary, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the salt and pepper. Add the lamb, turn to coat with the marinade and set aside for about 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, for about 1 minute. Pat the chops dry and season on 1 side with salt and pepper. Add enough oil to lightly coat the surface of the pan. Working in batches if needed, add the chops seasoned side down to the pan. Cook until crisp and brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season the top side with salt and pepper, turn, and continue cooking until just firm and an instant-read thermometer registers 130 to 135 degrees F, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm. Allow the chops to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Pour off any fat left in the pan. Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the chicken stock, and scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add half the remaining lemon juice and simmer until the mixture is reduced to a glaze, about 4 minutes. Swirl in 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the basil and olives and season. Return the lamb chops to the sauce and toss and turn to coat thoroughly with sauce. Arrange chops on a platter, pour sauce over shops and garnish with basil leaves.

LAMB CHOPS WITH CITRUS SAUCE AND BABY MACHE SALAD

Steps:

• Let lamb stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cut ends off 1 orange. Cut off peel, pith, and outer membrane, following the curve of the fruit. Cut between membranes to remove segments, and place in a small bowl. Squeeze juice from membranes into another bowl, and discard membranes. Repeat with pummelo and Oroblancos, combining and reserving 3 tablespoons juice.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb, and cook until internal temperature registers 130 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer lamb to a platter, reserving pan with drippings. Cover lamb loosely with foil, and let stand.
• Add garlic and shallot to drippings in pan. Cook over medium-low heat until softened, about 4 minutes. Juice remaining 2 oranges (you should have 2/3 cup juice). Add juice and sugar to pan, and increase heat to medium. Cook, whisking often, until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Whisk in creme fraiche, and cook until sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
• Whisk reserved mixed citrus juice and oil in a large bowl. Toss with greens, then season with salt and pepper. Divide salad and citrus among 4 plates. Serve each with 2 lamb chops. Spoon sauce over lamb. Serve immediately.