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Lamb Chops with Herbed Sweet Onion Compote

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This elegant dish is perfect for weeknight entertaining. There are many different kinds of herbed white wine vinegars; choose your favorite. Serve with: Green beans sautéed with mushrooms, and mashed potatoes with chives.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
8 lamb loin chops (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons herbed white wine vinegar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix mint, oregano, and garlic in small bowl. Sprinkle lamb generously with salt and coarsely ground pepper. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons herb mixture over lamb chops; press to adhere (reserve remaining herb mixture for compote).

    Step 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Transfer lamb to platter (do not clean skillet). Tent lamb with foil. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add onion and sauté until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add vinegar and reserved herb mixture; sauté 1 minute. Season compote to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon compote over lamb and serve.

TagsLamb ChopLambMeatMintHerbs & SpicesOnionRoot VegetableVegetableMainDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeWeeknight MealsEasyQuickSauteBon Appétit
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