Lamb Cutlets Recipes

SPICY LAMB CUTLETS WITH CRISPY CORIANDER POTATOES

Steps:

• These lamb chops are a great alternative to a Sunday roast and packed with spicy flavour
• Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6. Drizzle the cutlets with olive oil and sprinkle over a pinch of salt, the black pepper, chilli and the thyme leaves. Give the cutlets a good rub to massage in the flavours, then put to the side.
• Cut the potatoes into large, even-sized chunks and place in a pan of cold, salted water. Bring to the boil and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and leave to steam dry. Meanwhile, crush the coriander seeds lightly in a pestle and mortar.
• Tip the potatoes into a large roasting tray and crush them slightly with your thumb. Sprinkle over the crushed coriander seeds and the cinnamon. Drizzle over the olive oil and pour in the red wine. Toss to coat the potatoes, then roast for 45 minutes, turning them half way through.
• While the potatoes are in the oven, cook the cabbage for 10 minutes in a large pan of boiling, salted water. Get a griddle pan nice and hot and griddle the cutlets to your liking for 5 to 8 minutes, turning them halfway through.
• Drain the cabbage and tip back into the pan. Squeeze over the lemon juice, drizzle over a little extra virgin olive oil and season. Serve the cutlets with the coriander potatoes and the lemony cabbage.
• Tip: These tasty coriander potatoes are also great with pork chops or chicken.

BREADED LAMB CUTLETS,

Steps:

• Trim off any excess fat from each cutlet, flatten slightly with a meat mallet.
• Combine breadcrumbs, parsley, basil and cheese. Coat cutlets in flour dip into egg then coat completely in breadcrumb mixture.
• Lay cutlets flat on a tray or plate in a single layer, place in refrigerator for 10 Min's this makes them easier to handle.
• Heat a couple of tablespoons of oil in fry pan add lamb ( you may need to use a couple of pans) Cook until browned on both sides turn the heat down and continue cooking until cooked as desired, turning occasionally, I do this instead of finishing in the oven as the coating tends to lose its crispiness.
• I have allowed for three cutlets per person so make 16 if you want four per person.
• Serve with mash, roasted or boiled potato and vegetable.

LAMB CUTLETS REFORM

Steps:

• To make the Reform sauce, melt the butter in a medium saucepan, then add the onion, carrot and ham strips and cook gently until just turning brown.
• Add the vinegar and port and boil rapidly until almost all the liquid evaporates.
• Remove the pan from the heat and add the stock, cloves, mace, bay leaf, cranberries and thyme.
• Stir well, return to the heat and bring to the boil.
• Lower the heat and simmer gently for about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, trim the cutlets to remove most of the surrounding fat.
• Scrape the bone absolutely clean to within 1 inch of the'eye' of the meat.
• Mix the minced bacon and breadcrumbs together.
• Brush each cutlet with beaten egg and coat with the bacon and breadcrumb mixture.
• Cover and chill until required.
• Blend the corn flour with about 2 tablespoons of water and add to the sauce.
• Stir well and bring the sauce to the boil, stirring continuously.
• Simmer until thickened.
• Grill the cutlets for about 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
• Arrange the cutlets on a warmed serving dish and garnish with parsley.
• Reheat the sauce gently and serve separately.

BREADED LAMB CUTLETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°F. If using medallions from racks, press to a 1/2-inch thickness with the palm of your hand. If using cuts from the loin or leg, place the meat between sheets of wax paper and pound to a 1/2-inch thickness with a mallet or rolling pin. Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil, cumin, thyme, and garlic.
• When the oil shimmers, remove the garlic and discard. Dip the lamb pieces into the egg, press into the bread crumbs on both sides, and add to the skillet. Do not crowd-you will have to cook in batches. When the meat is in the skillet, season it with salt and pepper and sprinkle it with a pinch of cumin.
• Brown one side, then flip and brown the other; adjust the heat so that each side takes about 2 minutes. The meat should remain rare. Remove the pieces, drain, and then transfer to a warm platter in the oven. When all the pieces are done, drain the oil from the pan, leaving the browned bits, and then add the wine to the pan. Allow the mixture to simmer until it reduces by half, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Garnish the lamb with the parsley if you like and serve it alongside the wine sauce and lemon wedges.