Mojito Lamb Chops

15 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. yellow wax beans
  • 1/2 lb. green beans
  • 6 radishes
  • 2 celery ribs
  • 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 rib lamb chops
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. grated lime zest
  • 2 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1/4 c. tequilla
  • 3/4 c. pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1/4 c. fresh mint leaves

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil; add yellow and green beans and blanch for 1 to 2 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
  2. 2
    Drain; refresh under cold water and drain.
  3. 3
    Halve beans lengthwise.
  4. 4
    Toss on a large serving plate with radishes, celery, 1 Tbsp of the oil, 1/2 tsp of the salt, and 1/4 tsp of the pepper.
  5. 5
    Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. 6
    Brush chops with remaining 1 Tbsp oil, then rub with remaining salt and pepper, garlic powder, and lime zest.
  7. 7
    Cook chops 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  8. 8
    Arrange chops on top of salad and drizzle with lime juice.
  9. 9
    Carefully deglaze skillet with tequila, then add pineapple juice and boil until reduced by half.
  10. 10
    Remove from heat; swirl in butter until emulsified.
  11. 11
    Stir in mint.
  12. 12
    Spoon sauce over chops and salad.

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