Pan-Fried Lamb Chops With Minted Pea Salad
If you’re in search of a quick yet impressive dinner, look no further than Pan-Fried Lamb Chops With Minted Pea Salad. This delightful dish combines tender lamb chops marinated with fresh mint and jalapeño, seared to perfection, and served alongside a refreshing pea salad that bursts with flavor. In just about an hour, you can prepare a meal that feels special enough for gatherings but easy enough for busy weeknights. The minty salad complements the rich taste of the lamb, creating a balanced and satisfying dining experience that both adults and kids will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small lamb chops (about 1/2 pound)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large jalapeño pepper (seeded and chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup fresh mint (packed)
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- Malt vinegar (or any vinegar on hand)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Marinate the lamb chops: Whisk together olive oil, jalapeño, garlic, fresh mint, kosher salt, black pepper, sugar, and malt vinegar in a bowl. Place lamb chops in a resealable bag or dish, cover with marinade, and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.
- Prepare the minted pea salad: In another bowl, mix thawed peas with kosher salt, black pepper, sugar, malt vinegar, and chopped mint. Toss gently to coat.
- Cook the lamb chops: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of olive oil. Sear lamb chops for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Plate and serve: Let the lamb rest briefly before serving alongside the minted pea salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb chop (113g) with salad
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg