Lamb Chops with Anise (Michele Urvater) |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Ingredients:
6 rib lamb chops, trimmed of excess fat |
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons |
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic puree |
1 teaspoon anise seeds |
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
pinch sugar |
2 tablespoons water |
salt and freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Season both sides of lamb chops with salt and pepper. Press thyme into chops. Heat olive oil and butter in a 12-inch skillet. Sear chops for a minute on each side.
2. Lower the heat and cook, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes depending on how well you like your chops done. Turn the chops occasionally while they cook. Remove them to a plate and set aside; discard almost all of the fat. Add garlic, anise seeds, balsamic vinegar, sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Scrape up juices and reduce until syrupy. Off heat, stir in 2 tablespoons butter and season to taste with salt and pepper; spoon over chops.
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