Pasadena Star News/April 7 2004

Yardhouse Herb Crusted Lamb Chops with Balsamic-Shallot Reduction

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
2 N/A N/A 769 N/A 54gm 903mg 14gm 38gm 138mg


INGREDIENTS:
2 racks of lamb cut into 2-bone chops, 3 chops per person 1 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup chicken stock
2 whole shallots, peeled and roughly chopped 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided HERB CRUST: 1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced 3 tablespoons dried oregano, Mediterranean preferred 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper



1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small pot, combine vinegar, chicken stock and shallots. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer 10 minutes until sauce is thickened. Remove shallots and keep warm.
2 Combine herb crust ingredients in small bowl.
3 Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb chops and sear on each side to golden brown, about two minutes per side. Do not crowd pan. Sear the chops in two batches if needed.
4 Once seared, spread herb crust on both sides of each chop and return to pan or a baking sheet. Roast in oven until internal temperature reaches 130 degrees for medium-rare, about 6 minutes. Cover lamb chops roughly with aluminum foil and let rest for at least 10 minutes up to half an hour.
5 Serve 3 chops per person, drizzled with balsamic-shallot reduction.

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