Roasted Lamb Chops With Charmoula And Skillet Asparagus

Serves: 3

Clair Leannon

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

47

Sweetness

42

Sourness

32

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Cumin Seed

2 large

Garlic Cloves

1 tbsp

Butter

Directions:

1

For charmoula: Heat small skillet over medium heat

2

Add cumin seeds and toast until aromatic and slightly darker, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes

3

Transfer to processor

4

Add parsley leaves and next 6 ingredients to processor

5

Using on/off turns, process until coarse paste forms

6

With machine running, gradually add 4 tablespoons oil

7

Transfer 2 tablespoons charmoula to small bowl; whisk in lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons oil

8

Cover and chill to serve with lamb

9

Heat small skillet over medium heat

10

Add cumin seeds and toast until aromatic and slightly darker, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes

11

Transfer to processor

12

Add parsley leaves and next 6 ingredients to processor

13

Using on/off turns, process until coarse paste forms

14

With machine running, gradually add 4 tablespoons oil

15

Transfer 2 tablespoons charmoula to small bowl; whisk in lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons oil

16

Cover and chill to serve with lamb

17

For lamb: Transfer remaining charmoula to large resealable plastic bag

18

Add lamb chops; seal bag and turn to coat well

19

Chill at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours

20

Let lamb and charmoula sauce in bowl stand at room temperature 1 hour

21

Preheat oven to 500°F

22

Line rimmed baking sheet with foil

23

Place rack on prepared baking sheet

24

Place lamb on rack and sprinkle with salt and pepper

25

Roast until thermometer inserted into center registers 130°F for medium-rare, about 13 minutes

26

Transfer lamb to platter

27

Tent with foil and let rest 5 minutes

28

Meanwhile, melt butter with 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat

29

Add asparagus and sauté until tender, stirring often, about 3 minutes

30

Add shallot and lemon peel

31

Sauté 1 minute

32

Season to taste with salt and pepper

33

Place 2 lamb chops on each of 4 plates

34

Divide asparagus among plates

35

Drizzle lamb and asparagus with charmoula sauce, passing remaining sauce alongside

36

Transfer remaining charmoula to large resealable plastic bag

37

Add lamb chops; seal bag and turn to coat well

38

Chill at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours

39

Let lamb and charmoula sauce in bowl stand at room temperature 1 hour

40

Preheat oven to 500°F

41

Line rimmed baking sheet with foil

42

Place rack on prepared baking sheet

43

Place lamb on rack and sprinkle with salt and pepper

44

Roast until thermometer inserted into center registers 130°F for medium-rare, about 13 minutes

45

Transfer lamb to platter

46

Tent with foil and let rest 5 minutes

47

Meanwhile, melt butter with 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat

48

Add asparagus and sauté until tender, stirring often, about 3 minutes

49

Add shallot and lemon peel

50

Sauté 1 minute

51

Season to taste with salt and pepper

52

Place 2 lamb chops on each of 4 plates

53

Divide asparagus among plates

54

Drizzle lamb and asparagus with charmoula sauce, passing remaining sauce alongside