(NAPSA) – A meal can be more than mouthwatering when you prepare it with the right ingredients. Plan your menu around lamb and the delicious results will provide a romantic dinner for two.
Whether you opt for the show-stopping rack or tender-loving loin chops, the following recipes for American Lamb Loin Chops and Red Chile Grits will make this a meal to remember:
Courtesy of Chef Tim Love
Ingredients
American Lamb Loin Chops
- 2 5 oz. American Lamb Loin Chops
- 2 oz. olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper Cracked, to taste
Red Chile Grits
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 red bell peppers fire-roasted, skins peeled and seeded, medium dice
- 4 cloves garlic roasted
- 1 small red onion medium dice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grits
- 2 cups manchego cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup chives chopped
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
American Lamb Loin Chops
- Heat cast-iron or heavy- bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat until hot and barely smoking.
- Brush lamb chops with olive oil and minced garlic.
- Season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Place on pan for 3 minutes a side or until medium-rare.
- Remove lamb chops from pan and let sit uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Serve with creamy red chile grits.
- Makes 2 Servings
Red Chile Grits
- In a hot sauce pot, add olive oil, roasted peppers, garlic and onion.
- Stir until well incorporated, then add butter.
- Melt the butter down, then add chicken stock and cream and bring to a boil.
- After liquid comes to a boil, turn down the heat to medium-low and stir in grits and cheese.
- Keep stirring thoroughly until the grits are cooked all the way.
- Add chives, salt and pepper.
Notes
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