Lamb Chops With PimentÓn And Garlic Breadcrumbs Recipes

GARLIC AND HERB CRUSTED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Place the garlic, bread crumbs, and rosemary in a food processor and pulse for a few seconds to chop, then add enough olive oil until a paste is formed. Season with salt and pepper. Press paste firmly onto surface of lamb chops. Heat grapeseed oil over medium heat in a saute pan and brown each side of the chops, leaving undisturbed for the first 2 minutes to allow the crust to integrate into the meat. Place on a baking sheet and finish in the oven, for approximately 6 to 8 additional minutes.

LAMB CHOPS WITH MUSTARD-HERB CRUST

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mustard and garlic. In a wide shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, rosemary, and dried herbs; whisk to combine. Pat lamb chops dry with a paper towel and season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. With a basting brush, lightly coat lamb chops with mustard mixture, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
• In a large nonstick saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add half the lamb chops to pan and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining chops and oil. Let lamb chops rest 5 minutes before serving.

LAMB CHOPS WITH MUSTARD HERB CRUST

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mustard and garlic.
• In a wide shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, rosemary and dried herbs; whisk to combine.
• Pat lamb chops dry with a paper towel and season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
• With a basting brush, lightly coat lamb chops with mustard mixture.
• Dip chops in bread crumb mixture coating evenly on both sides.
• In a large nonstick saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high.
• Add half the lamb chops to pan and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Repeat with remaining chops and oil.
• Let lamb chops rest 5 minutes before serving.

LAMB CHOPS WITH PARSLEY-BREADCRUMBS CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500°F. Place breadcrumbs on small baking sheet. Bake until dry but not brown, about 4 minutes. Remove from oven. Maintain oven temperature.
• Place rack on baking sheet. Combine toasted breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic and shallot in pie dish. Mix melted butter, mustard and cayenne pepper in shallow dish. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Dip both sides of lamb chops into butter mixture, then into parsley mixture, coating evenly.
• Place lamb chops on rack in pan. Roast until coating is golden brown and lamb is cooked to desired doneness, about 14 minutes for medium-rare. On each of 2 plates, arrange 2 lamb chops with ribs crossed and serve.

BREADED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Chops: Prepare Mint Sauce befor starting the lamb chops so it has a maximum amount of time to steep.
• Season lamb chops to taste with granulated garlic and onion, salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste, and rub all over with Worcestershire sauce.
• Allow to marinate, refrigerated, for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Prepare breading, cover, and set aside at room temperature.
• About 1 hour before serving, sear chops on all sides in a little olive oil over high heat until browned on all sides, about 1 minute per side.
• Allow chops to cool enough to handle.
• Brush all over with Dijon mustard,, and press a generous layer of the breadcrumb mixture all over the chops.
• Set the chops upright on the bone end in a lightly oiled ovenproof casserole, and refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving.
• Place in a preheated 450degF, reduce heat to 400degF, and bake until breadcrumb mixture is nicely browned.
• Drizzle chops lightly with Mint Sauce if desired, and serve remainder of sauce on the side.
• Serve with oven fried rosemary potatoes and asparagus or spinach braised with garlic, onions, and toasted pinenuts.
• Mint Sauce: Place all ingredients in a small glass bowl, except the 2 Tbsp of reserved mint leaves.
• Mash mint against the side of the bowl with a fork or spoon to bruise and crush.
• Allow to set at room temperature, stirring occasionally, while meat marinates.
• Strain shortly before serving, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper if desired.
• Chop reserved leaves, and stir into liquid just before serving.
• Serve at room temperature.
• Breading: To prepare breading, grate bread fairly coarsely, or pulse a few times in a processor; pull out larger pieces, and chop or process them some more.
• You don't want the crumbs powdered.
• Toss together everything except olive oil, and season generously to taste with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle with olive oil, and toss and toss, and drizzle and drizzle until nicely moistened.
• Cover, and set aside.