Description
Icelandic-inspired lamb chops get a modern twist with a sweet and tangy blueberry balsamic reduction. Restaurant-quality flavor at home!
Ingredients
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- 1 lbs (454 g) single lamb rib chops, bone in and frenched (about 4 chops)
- 2.5 tbsp fresh thyme
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 5 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp minced shallots
- 0.25 cups (60 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 0.75 cups (177 ml) blueberry juice, either store-bought or homemade
- 0.25 tsp sugar
- 1 large or 2 small thyme sprigs
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp ground black peper
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- For the Lamb Chops
- In a small bowl, combine thyme, garlic, 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then coat the lamb chops with the mixture, massaging it in. Refrigerate for 30-40 minutes.
- In a large frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb chops on all four sides for 2-3 minutes (rare) or 4-5 minutes (medium).
- Transfer the lamb chops to a serving plate, cover with foil, and let rest for 5-7 minutes before serving.
- For the Blueberry-Balsamic Reduction
- Blend 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries and 1/2 cup water. Strain the mixture.
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil and sweat the shallots until translucent (about 1 minute).
- Pour in balsamic vinegar and blueberry juice. Stir in sugar and bring to a boil. Add thyme and boil for 7 minutes, or until 1/2 cup of liquid remains. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and swirl in butter. Remove thyme sprigs.
- Serve lamb chops on a bed of cold vegetables drizzled with the blueberry-balsamic reduction.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, marinate the lamb chops for up to 4 hours instead of the minimum 30 minutes.
- If you don’t have blueberry juice, substitute an equal amount of red wine or port for a similar fruity depth.
- Leftover blueberry balsamic reduction can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and used as a marinade or salad dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Icelandic-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100