Spice-Dusted Lamb Chops with Cherry Tomatoes |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander |
1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger |
1 teaspoon ground turmeric |
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
eight 12-ounce lamb loin chops, about 1 1/2 inches thick |
salt |
vegetable oil, for brushing |
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved |
1 tablespoon unsalted butter |
Directions:
1. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a small bowl, combine all of the spices. Season the lamb chops with salt, rubbing it into the meat. Rub each chop all over with a scant teaspoon of the spice dust. Let the chops stand for 10 minutes.
2. Brush the chops all over with vegetable oil and grill over a medium-hot fire or in the grill pan over moderate heat, until crusty and medium rare, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer the chops to a platter and let rest for about 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with the remaining spice dust. In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the cherry tomatoes, sprinkle with salt and cook over moderately high heat, tossing, until just hot, about 1 minute. Serve at once with the chops.
4. Notes: Variations: Use the spice dust on grilled or broiled chicken or pork, or tossed with sautéed vegetables.
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