Monday, August 9, 2010
Lamb Chops Sizzled with Garlic
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...My family loves lamb in all its iterations, and while they're visiting we'll enjoy it several times. We were out for most of the day, so dinner had to be quick and light enough to overcome the damage done by a lunch of thickly battered fish and chips. Lamb chops are perfect for a quick, light meal. The chops I prepared are based on a dish that is served in the village of Las Pedroneras, which is considered to be the garlic capital of Spain. The recipe was originally developed by Janet Mendel for Food and Wine magazine, and she has given us a classic that I've made over and over again with slight variations. The chops cook very quickly, so it's best to have your sides ready to go before you begin to saute them. I served the chops with a lovely pilaf, that I'll be featuring later in the week, and with an Andalusian Salad that's made with oranges, avocados and almonds. It really was a satisfying dinner that had lovely color and variety of textures as well. While I should have made a flan to end the meal, I decided, instead, to serve a lovely lemon scented iced milk with berries and a wine sauce that been featured here before. The original recipe calls for thin loin chops, but I prefer to use double cut chops instead. Visiting family was made to be spoiled and if you're in for a penny, you may as well be in for a pound. Those who try these chops will love them. Here's how they're made.
Lamb Chops Sizzled with Garlic...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite, inspired by Janet Mendel
Ingredients:
8 double cut lamb loin chops, trimmed
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or a pich of dried
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 small garlic cloves, halved
3 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Directions:
1) Season lamb with salt and pepper and sprinkle lightly with thyme. In a very large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add lamb chops and garlic and cook over moderately high heat until chops are browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. If garlic looks like it might burn remove it from the pan. Turn over chops and garlic and cook until chops are browned, about 5 minutes longer for medium meat. Transfer chops to plates, leaving the garlic in the skillet.
2) Add wine, lemon juice, parsley and crushed red pepper to pan and cook, scraping up any browned bits stuck to bottom of pan, until sizzling, about 1 minute. Pour garlic and pan sauce over the lamb chops and serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.
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I'm the only one in my family who likes lamb, and I love it. I only get to eat it in a restaurant, and I'm pretty picky as not everyone cooks it just right. This recipe looks wonderful, but I guess I'll just have to read it and wish!
Mary, your lamb chops look incredible! What a lucky family you have to be graced with such a fabulous home cooked meal. I am looking forward to your pilaf post too.
Buongiorno Mary :-))
questo piatto mi piace molto... amo l'agnello cotto in tutte le maniere.
In America usate farlo anche fritto ?
E' veramente delizioso con del succo di limone sopra !!
Ciao
This is so amazing looking! I am waiting for my song to cook this dish for me:D
I love lamb, but to tell you honestly, I've never tried cooking it yet. think I could use your advice when you said that it cooks quickly, when I go grocery shopping, I won't hesitate to put lamb chops in my basket. Thanks Mary!
xo,
Malou
Your lamb chops look great! I love them with a mint sauce, but this looks great as well. Mmm, garlic!
I don't eat red meat often but when I do it is usually lamb.
Lamb can be a understated piece of meat. when it is well cooked, it is better than a nice piece of steak for me,
I would probably be more generous with the thyme, 10 cloves garlic must give a great taste, to avoid their burning, they could be added after the meat.
the simpler the ingredients the better the dish! Great lamb chops! We would love for your family to guess post on your blog so you can enjoy a day off from the stove!
This lamb chop dish has to be the best one I have seen in a LONG time! Incredible!
Mary, my husband love lamb chop, I must copy down this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
The lamb chops look absolutely delicious. I am definitely coming over for dinner one day :)
Have a wonderful time with your family. Michael
This sounds just wonderful to me. I love lamb. Diane
What a terrific photo... I love lamb, and of course garlic. Terrific recipe! Hope you are having fun with the family!
I have the knife and fork ready.
What a delicious dish.
Wishing you a great week ♥
The lamb looks very good and I'll save and forward on to the family lamb lovers.
I love garlic.....use lots in my cooking. I'll love this...already drooling :D Beautiful picture!
Yummy ingredients = yummy results!
your lamb chops sound really delicious, look like those serve in outside restaurant, well done Mary!
Lamb chops are a favorite at Lnderhof and I'll have to try this version.
I'm a lamb lover too and I know these would be a big hit here in my household
My father is great fan of lamb. I am sure he would want to have a bite. I, on the other hand, go more for veal, chicken or pork. Perhaps I could try making it with pork chops. It looks very juicy.
My hubby really adores lamb but I'm always grasping for new ways to make it since it's not one of the meats that I'm more familiar with. He would absolutely love this...thank you, Mary!
We do enjoy lamb and this recipe contains all the ingredients to make a delicious chop! I'm sure your family looks forward to your meals with great anticipation!
Best,
Bonnie
I love lamb, but it is very hard to get around here. These look so good! The only way I've ever cooked lamb is in an Irish stew.
So juicy!
OK, Mary, of the many many recipes that I have read on your beautiful blog, this is the first one that I haven't wanted to cook.
I have tried to like lamb, but I still do not. But I can see from your comments that lots of people love lamb. (You sure get a lot of fun comments.)
Enjoy your wonderful food with your wonderful family that is visiting.
Fondly,
Glenda
Mary, my Dad and husband (and I) love lamb and don't get to enjoy it as frequently as I'd like due to the pricetag here. This is a wonderful meal and I'm sure your family was duly appreciative
xoxo Pattie
Those wound really yummy. We love lamb.
I love the thought of just "sizzling" the lamb with garlic. The chops look heavenly!
I love the simplicity of the dish. Best way to cook lamb :)
What a beautiful piece of meat! I can only imagine how wonderful it tastes...especially with all that garlic!
I love lamb and for some reason rarely make it. Your chops looks beautiful, I can only imagine how good they tasted. Enjoy your day!
Your picture of the lamb chops looks incredible! I love everything about this recipe and will be looking for lamb to make this for my husband!
The meat looks delicious and a great thing for your dinner! Love all that garlic! Have a good day, Mary!
Pardon me while I wipe the drool from my face.... I wish I had seen this yesterday... we just had lamb chops last night. There is always next time. Yum.
Hubby loves lamb. I'm not a big fan of it, but this recipe is tempting me! Lovely!
Wish I could take it from the LCD hehehe LOL!
I wish lamb chops weren't so expensive. Usually I just have to settle for lamb burgers.
You do come up with great recipes to tempt me and this one sounds wonderful!
I wish my husband liked lamb,so i keep it for the restaurant.
Rita
Garlic does amazing things...and it looks like they worked their magic with these lamb chops. Yum!
I've always wanted to try lamb but have been afraid I would ruin it and no one would eat it, resulting in waste. These chops might have just pushed me out of my comfort zone. I must put lamb on the menu soon!
love garlic flavour on any of my dish,looks yum
I love lamb myself, so this is very mouthwatering to me just even read about it! Great dish!
I've never had lamb chops!
Mary...although I've cut on my consumption of meat...I admit to enjoying a nice dish such as this one on occasion.
The ingredients blend incredibly well together. Buon appetito ;o)
Ciao for now,
Claudia
Delicious! I'm always looking for new ways to enjoy lamb. I love how easy this is.
Wonderful lamb chops! Can't think of a better combo of spices and the garlic is essential here!
Mary, those lamb chops look heavenly. Must try this one. Thanks for sharing.
Sue
such elegant and deliciously looking good Lamb chops..
Oh dear, how beautiful
Oh Mary, what a nice lamb dish...it looks absolutely delicious...I haven't tried to cook lamb at home, but when I do, I sure will follow your directions ;-)
Those garlic bits look amazing, Mary! :-) I love lamb so much and am so interested in new ways of preparing it. This looks fantastic! :-)
Wow...those lamb chops look incredible! The sauce sounds so flavorful.
Your family must have enjoyed these lamb chops!
I've never cooked lamb chops, only roasted the leg for the holidays. These would be a great surprise one night for dinner! Thanks!
I love lamb and and this recipe is great and the photo is beautiful.
Mary have a nice week
Lamb is a big favorite in my house and I can't wait to prepare this at our next family dinner. Thanks for sharing this recipe, Mary.
I love lamb, it reminds me of family. Your version looks perfectly executed. Nice work!
This looks wonderful, despite the fact I'm not a fan of lamb.
Wonderful photo.
Carmen
60th comment- you are very popular, Lady! What's the secret? Of course, great recipes, amazing behind-the scenes stories, and those amazing shots?...how do you do it?...maybe your kids are out of your house already!...anyways- great recipe- and I see you have a lot of respect for those upscale food magazines- I have a ton of them and still do not know hoe to use them- somehow I get it quick and easy my way, despite all the steps in the recipe! Thanks a lot for your patience of writing and great blogging!
I have never had lamb but I LOVE garlic! Looks awesome! Thanks!
What yummy lamb chops! I like that I already have all the ingredients in my pantry too :)
That is a gorgeous and scrumptious lamb chops.. yumm yumm...
What a flavorful sauce. The lamb and garlic make this dish incredible. Looks delish!
I would really like to get around to eating lamb a bit more--I've only had it once, and it was just served in a buffet, so I bet once it's dressed up with this sauce it's irresistable!
Hubby is so going to kill me if I tell him I want meat again for our dinner! Yikes, I wonder if I could shape some tofu into lamb shaped chops and do this, lol!
Oh I am drooling! Haven't eaten any lamb chop for a long long time. So craving for it.
Regards, kristy
delicious... this reminds me of "gambas al ajillo" spanish shrimp in olive oil and garlic... my favorite
Oh yum, sounds delicious.
I was just carving lamb and thinking I needed to pick up some chops. These look so delicious and full of flavor. ;-)
I love lamb chops and this recipe, with all those fantastic ingredients, sounds so delicious and fantastic!!
Love,
Lia.
Oh My this looks so mouthwatering and juicy. I wish i had a bite now. Im very excited to make this..... DIVINE!
these lamb chops look like many perfect bites--I love lamb and haven't cooked it in a while----perfect inspiration, thanks Mary!
Lamb is one of my favorites. This recipe sounds really good with all the garlic!
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