Minted Lamb Chps with Cucumber Relish
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 8 lean lamb loin chops or cutlets
For the Marinade:
- Salt and freshly milled black pepper
- 90ml/6tbsp freshly chopped mint
- 30ml/2tbsp sugar
- 30ml/2tbsp olive oil
- 90ml/6tbsp white wine vinegar
For the Relish:
- 15ml/1tbsp butter
- 3 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 large cucumber, peeled and cut into thin slices
- Pinch nutmeg
- Salt and freshly milled black pepper
- 150ml/¼pint good, hot chicken or vegetable stock
- 15ml/1tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Method
- To prepare the marinade; mix all the ingredients together. Place the lamb in a shallow dish, spoon over the marinade and coat on both sides. Cover and marinate for up to 1 hour.
- To prepare the relish; heat the butter in a large non-stick frying pan and cook the shallots for 2-3 minutes. Add the cucumber, nutmeg and seasoning and continue to cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Add the stock and thyme. Cover and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
- Cook the chops under a preheated grill for 12-16 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Serve the chops with the relish and new potatoes.
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