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Roasted Lamb Chops with Charmoula and Skillet Asparagus

Roasted Lamb Chops with Charmoula and Skillet Asparagus
This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 122 calories, 6g of protein, and 7g of fat. Head to the store and pick up cilantro leaves, hungarian paprika, cayenne pepper, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Heat small skillet over medium heat.
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Add cumin seeds and toast until aromatic and slightly darker, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
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Transfer to processor.
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Add parsley leaves and next 6 ingredients to processor. Using on/off turns, process until coarse paste forms. With machine running, gradually add 4 tablespoons oil.
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Transfer 2 tablespoons charmoula to small bowl; whisk in lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cover and chill to serve with lamb.
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Transfer remaining charmoula to large resealable plastic bag.
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Add lamb chops; seal bag and turn to coat well. Chill at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
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Let lamb and charmoula sauce in bowl stand at room temperature 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 500°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil.
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Place rack on prepared baking sheet.
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Place lamb on rack and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until thermometer inserted into center registers 130°F for medium-rare, about 13 minutes.
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Transfer lamb to platter. Tent with foil and let rest 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, melt butter with 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
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Add asparagus and sauté until tender, stirring often, about 3 minutes.
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Add shallot and lemon peel. Sauté 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Place 2 lamb chops on each of 4 plates. Divide asparagus among plates.
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Drizzle lamb and asparagus with charmoula sauce, passing remaining sauce alongside.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score26
Gluten FreeVegetarian
DietsGluten FreeLacto Ovo VegetarianPrimal
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