Dukkah-Crusted Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Molasses
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- Served Person: Makes 8 servings
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
- Carbohydrate 8 g(3%)
- Cholesterol 130 mg(43%)
- Fat 66 g(101%)
- Fiber 1 g(6%)
- Protein 27 g(54%)
- Saturated Fat 27 g(133%)
- Sodium 171 mg(7%)
- Calories 731
Preparation Place first 6 ingredients in food processor. Using on/off turns, blend until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Transfer dukkah to shallow bowl; set aside. DO AHEAD: Dukkah can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover tightly and let stand at room temperature. Whisk pomegranate molasses and honey in small bowl; set aside. Season lamb chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of lamb chops to pan. Cook to desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer lamb chops to plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining chops. Holding each chop by bone end, dip both sides of meat in dukkah to coat and transfer to platter. Drizzle honey mixture over chops and serve. * A thick pomegranate syrup; available at some supermarkets and at Middle Eastern markets and from adrianascaravan.com.
Preparation Place first 6 ingredients in food processor. Using on/off turns, blend until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Transfer dukkah to shallow bowl; set aside. DO AHEAD: Dukkah can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover tightly and let stand at room temperature. Whisk pomegranate molasses and honey in small bowl; set aside. Season lamb chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of lamb chops to pan. Cook to desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer lamb chops to plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining chops. Holding each chop by bone end, dip both sides of meat in dukkah to coat and transfer to platter. Drizzle honey mixture over chops and serve. * A thick pomegranate syrup; available at some supermarkets and at Middle Eastern markets and from adrianascaravan.com.
