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

  1. 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.
  2. 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. 
  3. Add the stock and thyme. Cover and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
  4. Cook the chops under a preheated grill for 12-16 minutes, turning occasionally.
  5. Serve the chops with the relish and new potatoes.


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