Seared Lamb Chops With Minted Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Steps:

• Combine the first five ingredients; rub over chops. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chops in butter and oil for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove and keep warm., Add wine to the same skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in cream; cook for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with chops.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, combine olive oil, parsley, rosemary, and garlic. Season with salt, to taste. Set aside.
• Set a 12-inch oven-safe saute pan over medium-high heat. Season the lamb with 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the black pepper. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil to the saute pan and place the lamb, fat side down, in the pan. Sear the lamb until the fat has rendered and the skin is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook the lamb, turning to cook evenly on each side, about 2 minutes each side. Baste them with the herb and oil mixture. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook until the lamb is rare, about 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can grill the lamb chops.
• Make the balsamic drizzle while the lamb is cooking: Set a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat and add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the shallots to the pan and sweat until translucent, about 1 minute. Add the garlic to the pan and sweat for 30 seconds. Pour the balsamic vinegar into the pan and bring to a boil. Add the rosemary and allow the balsamic to gently boil and reduce until only about 1/4 cup of balsamic remains, about 10 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Remove from the heat and swirl the butter into the pan. Remove the rosemary sprigs before using.
• When the lamb is rare, remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. To serve, slice each double chop in half, and drizzle with the balsamic reduction.

Steps:

• 1.Cut 1⁄2 inch from both ends of the squash and cut in half lengthwise. Microwave on a plate, cut-side down, on high until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. 2.Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the lamb with the cumin, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper. Cook to the desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. 3.Scoop out and discard the squash seeds. With a fork, gently scrape the strands of squash flesh into a bowl. Toss with the scallions, mint, the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper. Serve with the lamb.

Steps:

• Poke the spaghetti squash using a strong knife and bake in the microwave for 15-20 minutes, depending on size (until temder). Using a fork, separate the squash pulp into strands.
• In a large saucepan brown the meat with onion, celery, and garlic until vegetables are tender. Drain fat.
• Stir in tomato sauce, water, curry powder, ginger, salt, cumin, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 1 hour or until lamb is tender.
• Combine yogurt and flour; add to meat mixture. Cook and stir until bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute more.
• To serve, spoon lamb mixture over squash.