lamb chops with asparagus
Lamb chops are topped with a combination of leeks, fresh fennel and asparagus.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
50 Min
method
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yield
Ingredients
- 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
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Step 1Cut 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. - Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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