Lamb Chops With Dates Feta And Tahini Recipes

LAMB CHOPS WITH DATES, FETA AND TAHINI

Steps:

• In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, combine 1/3 cup oil, the cumin, 2 garlic cloves, the Aleppo pepper and half the lemon juice. Add lamb, turn to coat, cover baking dish and chill for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
• In a blender, combine remaining garlic clove, 3 tablespoons oil, the tahini, the yogurt, salt and pepper to taste, and 3 tablespoons water. Blend until it has the consistency of thick heavy cream, adding more water or adjusting seasoning if necessary. Set aside.
• Heat a grill, grill pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Remove lamb from marinade, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes on each side for rare. If you'd like, prop each lamb chop on its fatty side to briefly sear it, around 30 seconds. Transfer to a cutting board to rest.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk to combine the remaining scant 3 tablespoons oil, the vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Toss with dates, feta, mint and dill. Place on serving platter, top with lamb, and drizzle with tahini dressing. Garnish with extra herbs and sumac, and serve with remaining tahini sauce on the side. Serve immediately.

EASY LAMB CHOP RECIPE WITH FETA CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, 1/4 cup olive oil, and feta cheese in a blender.
• Blend until smooth.
• Prep chops by drying them with a paper towel, and then seasoning generously with salt and pepper on each side.
• Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a cast iron skillet, over medium to medium-high heat.
• Fry lamb chops in hot oil for 4 minutes until the bottom side is golden brown and seared.
• Flip the chops over and place 1 tab of butter on each chop. Add minced garlic and thyme to the hot oil.
• Stir the garlic quickly so it doesn't burn. Continue to cook chop for 4 minutes until seared and golden brown. Cook to desired doneness using a meat thermometer. Lamb should be cooked to a minimum internal of 145 before allowing for a 3 minute rest.
• Sear the fat side of the chop until golden.
• Let meat rest on a cutting board for 3 minutes.
• Top with feta cream sauce.

LAMB CHOPS WITH DATES, FETA, SUMAC AND TAHINI

Steps:

• In a 9x13 baking dish, combine 1/3C oil, cumin, 2 garlic cloves, Aleppo pepper and half of the lemon juice. Add lamb, turn to coat, cover and chill for 30 min to 2 hours.
• Blend to combine remaining garlic, 3T oil, tahini, yogurt, salt and pepper and 3T water. Blend until thick and heavy; adding more water if necessary. Set aside.
• Heat grill or cast iron skillet over high heat. Remove lamb from marinade, season with salt and pepper and cook to taste. In large bowl, whisk together remaining 3T oil, vinegar and salt and pepper. Toss in dates, feta, mint and dill. Plate chops, drizzle with tahini dressing and date mixture. Garnish with sumac.