Lamb Chops with Caramelized Red Onion Salad

Name: Lamb Chops with Caramelized Red Onion Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp capers; 227 grams package Israeli couscous or 8 ounces plain couscous; 4 servings Kosher salt and pepper; 8 lamb loin chops (about 1 1/2 inches thick); 3 Tbsps olive oil; 1 Tbsp fresh oregano, roughly chopped; 2 mediums red onions, cut into half-moons

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Lamb Chops with Caramelized Red Onion Salad a try. This dairy free recipe serves 4. One serving contains 1032 calories, 45g of protein, and 71g of fat. If you have capers, oregano, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert.

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 F.Cook the couscous according to the package directions. Once cooked, stir in 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.Season the lamb with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

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Oven

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the lamb until browned, about 2 minutes per side.

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Lamb

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Transfer to a baking sheet and roast to the desired doneness, about 8 minutes for medium-rare.Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining oil over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in the oregano, capers, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Divide the lamb and couscous among individual plates and serve with the onions.Note: Quick-cooking Israeli couscous looks like a grain but is really a pearl-shaped toasted pasta that goes well with roast chicken, fish, and meat. You can usually find it in the rice aisle at the supermarket.

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Israeli Couscous