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.

RED CHILE LAMB STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or dutch oven heat oil and add lamb over medium heat. Cover and brown meat, stirring occassionally. When brown remove from heat and let cool for several minutes.
• Slowly add 4 cups water and bay leaves. Return to heat and let simmer over low heat.
• Meanwhile in a cast iron skillet roast rinsed chiles for a few minutes. Remove and place in a stainless stell bowl or small pan.
• Add one cup of broth from the simmering lamb. Let soak until soft (10-15 minutes).
• Poke tomatoes once near the stems and place in cast iron skillet (use the same one used for chiles) and char them lightly by rolling them on their sides. Remove from heat and let cool before cutting out the stems.
• Using a blender, puree the chiles with broth, tomatoes, onion, garlic and spices. When pureed add mixture and potatoes to simmering lamb.
• Continuing cooking until potatoes are soft about 30-45 minutes.

RED CHILE LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Roast bell peppers on a grill or under broiler, turning, until skin is blackened. Place in a paper bag until cool enough to handle. Peel, seed, and puree in a food processor.
• Toast cumin and coriander seeds over medium heat, shaking pan, until aromatic and just brown, 4 minutes. Grind finely in a spice grinder.
• Combine ground chiles, paprika, cayenne, cumin, coriander, oregano, garlic, oil, vinegar, salt, and pureed peppers. Mix well.
• Salt chops. Place in a nonreactive bowl. Add spice mixture; coat chops. Cover with plastic; refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium hot. Grill chops, turning frequently, for 20 to 30 minutes, until chops are juicy but cooked through.

GRILLED RED CURRY LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the curry paste, coconut milk, lime juice and zest. Add the lamb chops to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Bring to room temperature for 20 minutes, then remove the lamb from the marinade and pat dry with a paper towel. Generously sprinkle on each side with the kosher salt and pepper.
• Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high.
• Grill the lamb chops until slightly charred on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more for medium doneness. Remove to a platter. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Garnish with the lime wedges and cilantro leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with the Salad.
• Toss the arugula, walnuts, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, red onion, sliced fennel and half the fennel fronds together in a large bowl.
• Whisk together the reserved orange juice and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Stream in the oil and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle the salad with the dressing and season with salt. Garnish with the remaining fennel fronds and serve immediately.

HERB AND MUSHROOM LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Pat chops dry and remove any bone fragments.
• Mix olive oil, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, pepper, salt, and garam masala together in a glass or ceramic bowl. Rub mixture on both sides of the lamb chops. Cover chops with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 to 40 minutes, or overnight.
• Let chops sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high to high heat until smoking; add the chops. If it is a big pan, all can be cooked in one batch, if not, in 2 batches. Cook until firm and slightly pink in the centers, 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium doneness. Remove to a plate.
• Prepare sauce: Heat butter in the same pan over medium heat. Saute shallot until light golden, about 5 minutes; add mushrooms and fry until slightly browned. Add garlic and cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in 1 tablespoon each rosemary and thyme. Pour in wine and bring to a simmer while scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until reduced and thickened.
• Remove from heat. Arrange the chops in the sauce and let sit to absorb flavors, about 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with remaining rosemary and thyme; sprinkle with sliced chiles.

HERBY REDCURRANT LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• In a shallow, non-metallic dish, mix together the red wine vinegar and redcurrant jelly. Strip the leaves from the rosemary stalks, set a few aside to garnish, and finely chop the remainder.
• Stir into the redcurrant mixture with the garlic. Add the lamb and turn in the mixture; then allow to marinate for 5-10 minutes.
• Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat, then add the lamb with its marinade and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until the lamb is done to your liking and the sauce has reduced to a sticky consistency.
• Serve the lamb with mashed potatoes and steamed snow peas. Garnish with the reserved rosemary.

GRILLED SWEET CHILI LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Rinse lamb chops and pat dry. Set aside.
• Whisk lemon juice, white wine, brown sugar, parsley, mint, vinegar, chili powder, chipotle powder, garlic, Worcestershire, liquid smoke, salt, and black pepper together in a large mixing bowl to emulsify. Add lamb chops. Marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Cook lamb chops on the preheated grill until browned and only slightly pink in the centers, brushing with marinade frequently, about 6 minutes per side. Stand chops upright for the final turn, which heats the bone and cooks the meat internally. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Rest lamb chops for about 3 minutes 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.

LAMB CHOPS WITH RED-LEICESTER POTATO CAKE

Steps:

• Coarsely grate the potatoes and onions and place them in a large bowl. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed frying pan set over medium heat. Spread half the potatoes and onions across the bottom and season with salt, pepper and thyme. Layer the cheese evenly over the top. Add the rest of the potatoes and onions and press down to form a cake.
• Cook slowly on one side until golden and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. (Lower the heat if it begins to brown too quickly.) Turn and cook on the other side.
• Meanwhile, preheat the broiler or prepare a charcoal grill. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper and grill or broil to desired doneness, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Cut the potato cake into four wedges and place them on dinner plates. Lay three chops over each and serve.

LAMB CHOPS WITH GARLIC-CHILE CONFIT

Steps:

• Lamb Chops: Use a sharp knife to trim the fatty outer layer from the rack (or have the butcher do it). Cut rack into individual chops and set aside. Preheat a large skillet over high heat. Meanwhile, season the chops with sesame oil and kosher salt. Place them in the hot skillet in an even layer and sear, flipping several times, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium.
• While the chops are cooking, prepare for plating: Neatly trim the edges of the magnolia leaves and arrange the leaves on a serving platter. Place the Garlic-Chile Confit and wasabi onto the platter. (Reserve the oil for another use.) Grind 1 teaspoon black pepper directly onto a corner of the serving platter. In a condiment bowl, combine the sesame oil and flaky salt; place bowl on serving platter. Remove lamb from the skillet and let rest on wire rack for a few minutes; arrange them on the magnolia leaves before serving.
• In a small saucepan, add garlic and chile. Add enough oil to cover and heat over high heat. When bubbles appear, turn hear to low and cool slowly, uncovered, until garlic is tender and golden, 1-2 hours. Cool; then strain garlic cloves and chile and set aside, reserving oil for another use. (Note: Garlic-Chile Confit can be storied submerged in the oil in a lidded container for several months in the refrigerator.)