Spiced Lamb Chops and Smashed Peas

Name: Spiced Lamb Chops and Smashed Peas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint; 4 servings Kosher salt and pepper; 8 lamb chops; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 710 milliliters frozen peas, thawed; 2 pita bread, torn into large pieces and lightly toasted; 4 shallots, chopped

Spiced Lamb Chops and Smashed Peas might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 93g of protein, 31g of fat, and a total of 817 calories. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 47% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. A mixture of lamb chops, olive oil, shallots, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 F.

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Oven

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.Season the chops with the curry powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Working in batches, brown the chops in the skillet, 2 minutes per side.

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Curry Powder

Pepper

Salt

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Transfer to a baking sheet. Roast to the desired doneness, 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare.Wipe out skillet.

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Baking Sheet

Frying Pan

Heat remaining oil over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

Add the shallots and cook for 3 minutes.

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Shallot

Add the peas and gently smash with the back of a fork or a potato masher. Cook until heated through.

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Potato

Peas

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Potato Masher

Remove skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice, mint, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

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Lemon Juice

Pepper

Mint

Salt

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Frying Pan

Serve with the lamb and pita bread.Tip: Any kind of lamb chop -- rib (shown), loin, or shoulder -- will work in this recipe. If you opt for shoulder chops, plan on cooking only one per person, since they are meatier than the others.

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Pita