Lamb Rib Chops with Quick Cherry Pan Sauce

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Lamb Rib Chops with Quick Cherry Pan Sauce
45 min.
4
238kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Lamb Rib Chops with Quick Cherry Pan Sauce. This dish is a perfect blend of savory and sweet, making it an ideal choice for those looking to impress at their next gathering or simply enjoy a gourmet meal at home. The tender lamb chops, lightly coated in a seasoned flour mixture, are seared to perfection, creating a beautiful crust that locks in the juices and flavor.

What truly elevates this dish is the quick cherry pan sauce, which combines the rich essence of unsweetened black cherry juice with the vibrant sweetness of fresh Bing cherries. The sauce is further enhanced by the aromatic notes of sautéed red onions and fresh basil, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. This recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 45 minutes, but it also serves four, making it perfect for a cozy dinner with family or friends.

With only 238 calories per serving, you can enjoy this exquisite meal without the guilt. Whether served as an antipasti, starter, or a delightful appetizer, these lamb rib chops are sure to be a hit. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your guests with this stunning dish that showcases the beauty of simple, high-quality ingredients!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons flour 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoon butter 
  • cup cherry juice unsweetened black
  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • cup cherries dark fresh sweet whole pitted halved ( 7 ounces unpitted cherries)
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh divided thinly sliced
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • cups onion red halved thinly sliced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
  2. Mix flour, 3/4teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper on large plate. Lightly coat lamb chops with flour mixture; shake off excess. Melt butter with oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add lamb chops and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  4. Transfer chops to baking sheet and keep warm in oven while preparing sauce (do not clean skillet).
  5. Add onion to same skillet and sauté 2 minutes.
  6. Add cherry juice and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Boil until liquid is slightly reduced and onion is slightly softened, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes. Stir in cherries and half of basil and cook 1 minute. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Place 2 lamb chops on each of 4 plates. Spoon sauce over.
  8. Sprinkle remaining basil over and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories238kcal
Protein6.54%
Fat24.14%
Carbs69.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
63.5
Glycemic Load
4.8
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
5.788260837288%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
4.01mg
Kaempferol
0.52mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
16.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:237.82kcal
11.89%
Fat:6.49g
9.99%
Saturated Fat:2.33g
14.55%
Carbohydrates:41.95g
13.98%
Net Carbohydrates:37.49g
13.63%
Sugar:25g
27.78%
Cholesterol:7.53mg
2.51%
Sodium:471.79mg
20.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.96g
7.92%
Vitamin A:1271.69IU
25.43%
Fiber:4.46g
17.83%
Vitamin K:11.4µg
10.86%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.88%
Iron:1.39mg
7.7%
Vitamin C:6.28mg
7.61%
Folate:27µg
6.75%
Potassium:233.78mg
6.68%
Calcium:57.21mg
5.72%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.47%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.12%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.15%
Selenium:2.36µg
3.37%
Phosphorus:31.63mg
3.16%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.09%
Magnesium:11.03mg
2.76%
Copper:0.05mg
2.53%
Vitamin B3:0.45mg
2.24%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.35%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.33%
Source:Epicurious