Red Chile Lamb Chops Recipes

CORIANDER-AND-CHILE-RUBBED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Divide lemon juice and garlic between 2 sealable plastic bags and put 6 tied chops in each bag, shaking to distribute marinade. Marinate 20 minutes. Grind coriander and red pepper flakes with a mortar and pestle or in an electric coffee/spice grinder, then pour onto a plate. Pat chops dry and season well with salt. Dip both sides of each chop into spice mixture to coat.
• Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chops, 4 at a time, until browned on all sides (add more oil to skillet for each batch). Transfer chops to a large shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pan as browned.
• When all chops are browned, roast in middle of oven 10 minutes for medium-rare. Remove string before serving.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH SPICY CHILI-CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine 2 tablespoons chili powder, cilantro, oregano, cumin and garlic powder in small bowl. Coat lamb chops with spice mixture. Place lamb chops in glass baking dish. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic and sauté 2 minutes. Add red wine, beef stock and remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder. Boil until sauce is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 30 minutes. Remove sauce from heat. Add butter 1 piece at a time, whisking until melted after each addition.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Grill or broil lamb chops to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Place 2 lamb chops on each of 4 plates. Spoon sauce over lamb and serve.

OVEN BAKED CHILI-STYLE LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Trim fat from chops and place in an 11 X 7 X 1 1/2 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Combine chili sauce and remaining ingredients in a small saucepan: cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until marmalade melts and brown sugar dissolves.
• Pour sauce mixture evenly over the chops and bake uncovered at 350 degrees F. for 50 minutes or until done to your taste.

LAMB CHOPS WITH RED WINE AND ROSEMARY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season lamb chops with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• Add the oil to the skillet. Add chops to the pan cook 4 minutes.
• Turn chops over and cook 3 minutes longer.
• Remove chops from the skillet and set aside in a warm place.
• Pour off all but 2 tsp of fat from skillet. Add the garlic and shallot. Cook until they become transparent and tender.
• Add the wine, rosemary, and parsley, stirring up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Simmer over high heat until syrupy. That will take about 3 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth and continue to simmer until sauce is reduced by about half.
• Combine butter and flour in a cup (beurre manie).
• Stir mustard and cream into sauce. Adjust seasonings. Bring to a boil.
• Add beurre manie to sauce and stir well until incorporated into sauce and sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
• Remove sauce from heat.
• Plate chops, 2 per plate, and add sauce over top. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
• Serve Immediately.