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lamb chops with asparagus

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Beth Goike
Elmont, NY

Lamb chops are topped with a combination of leeks, fresh fennel and asparagus.

(1 rating)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 50 Min

Ingredients For lamb chops with asparagus

  • LAMB
  • 2 (10-ounce) (1/2-inch thick) lamb blade chops
  • 1 tablespoon land o lakes butter
  • VEGETABLES
  • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fennel with tops (anise
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 large (1 1/2 cups) leek, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pound (about 24) fresh asparagus spears
  • RICE
  • hot cooked rice
  • SAUCE
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

How To Make lamb chops with asparagus

  • 1
    Cut asparagus spears into 2-inch pieces. Set aside. Melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add lamb chops. Cook over medium-high heat, turning once, until browned (4 to 5 minutes). Drain off fat. Add all vegetable ingredients except asparagus to skillet. Continue cooking until mixture comes to a full boil (3 to 4 minutes). Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 10 minutes. Add asparagus. Cover; continue cooking until chops are fork tender and asparagus is crisply tender (4 to 6 minutes). Place rice on serving platter; top with chops and vegetables. Keep warm. Stir together cornstarch and water in small bowl; stir into skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil (1 to 2 minutes). Boil 1 minute. Pour over chops and vegetables.

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