There’s no denying we really do love our lamb – chopped, butterflied, stir-fried or just straight up on the barbie. Get down to your local butcher and pick up a choice cut to create this delectable spiced lamb chop recipe, complete with juicy pear and walnut side salad.
Not only a prime source of iron, this recipe is easy to prepare and simple to cook. This marinated masterpiece will soon become a family favourite for easy mid-week dinners.
SPICED LAMB LOIN CHOPS WITH PEAR & WALNUT SALAD
Serves: 4
Preparation: 25 minutes + marinating / resting
Cooking: 5 minutes
Ingredients
8 x 100g lamb loin chops
60ml (¼ cup) olive oil
1 tbsp sumac
1 tsp ground cardamom
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Natural Yoghurt, to serve
Pear and Walnut salad
1 lemon, zested, juiced
1 tbsp honey
60ml (1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil
2 small green pears, halved, cored, thinly sliced
1 bunch watercress
70g (2/3 cup) roasted walnuts
Method
1. To marinate lamb, place oil, spices and garlic in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add lamb, season to taste and toss well to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes.
2. To make pear and walnut salad, whisk lemon zest and juice with honey and oil in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients, season to taste and toss well to combine.
3. Preheat a lightly greased barbecue or grill pan to high. Cook lamb loin chops on each side for 1½ minutes or until cooked to your liking. Rest, covered loosely with foil, for 5 minutes before serving.
4. To serve, divide Lamb with pear and walnut salad among four plates. Serve with natural yoghurt on the side.
