Zesty Lamb Chops With Pesto |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I based this recipe on a dinner at a restaurant and it worked out really well. It's perfect for a dinner for two when you just want something romantic to stay in and feel special. Ingredients:
2 -4 lamb chops or 2 -4 lamb ribs |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1 tablespoon garlic (blended) |
6 tablespoons lemon juice or 6 tablespoons lime juice |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1/2 tablespoon butter |
1 (15 ounce) packet fresh parsley |
1 lemon, juice of |
15 g roasted peanuts |
3 tablespoons peanut butter |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
salt |
1 sprig fresh mint (to garnish) (optional) or 1 sprig fresh parsley (to garnish) (optional) |
Directions:
1. Mix the Salt, Pepper, Lemon Juice, Garlic and Butter together in a bowl to make a marinade.
2. Coat all the Lamb Chops or Ribs with the marinade and let it sit for about 20 minutes.
3. In the meantime, blend the Parsley, lemon juice, peanuts, peanut butter, sugar and cayenne pepper to make a rough puree mix, this is the pesto.
4. Refrigerate the pesto.
5. Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the Lamb Chops/Ribs one by one, pouring any leftover marinade into the pan.
6. Cook Chops/Ribs thoroughly and place on an absorbent paper towel.
7. After any access oil is soaked, transfer onto a plate and top with the pesto.
8. Voila! You're ready to serve!
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