Parmesan Crusted Lamb Chops
HB-9240 · Hand-built original · American
Lamb chops marinated in a blended sofrito of cilantro, parsley, peppers, onion and garlic, seared, then topped with a Parmesan ranch mixture and a Parmesan breadcrumb crust and baked.
AmericanMain course1 hrServes 6367 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic
Main ingredient: lamb
Pairs well with: mint sauce, roasted potatoes, couscous, ratatouille, tzatziki
Servings:6quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- For the Lamb and Crust:
- 6 Lamb Chops
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
- 1/2 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 TSP Rosemary (Dried)
- 1 TSP Smoked Paprika
- 1 TSP Garlic Powder
- 1/2 TSP Onion Powder
- 1 TSP Thyme (Dried )
- Salt & Pepper (To taste)
- 2 TBSP Avocado Oil
- 4 OZ Monterey Jack Cheese
- For the Sofrito:
- 2 Bunches Cilantro
- 1 Bunch Parsley
- 1 Small Yellow Onion
- 6 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 Lime Juice (Juice from 1 Lime)
- 1/2 Green Bell Pepper
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper
- 1/2 TSP Kosher Salt
- For the Parmesan Ranch Mixture:
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
- 3/4 Cup Ranch Dressing
- 2-3 OZ Monterey Jack Cheese (Shredded)
Method
- Make the sofrito by blending the cilantro, parsley, small yellow onion, minced garlic, lime juice, green and red bell peppers, and kosher salt in a blender or food processor until well blended.
- Stir the ranch dressing, 1/2 cup Parmesan and the shredded Monterey Jack together in a small bowl into a thick Parmesan ranch mixture.
- Heat the oven to 425°F.
- Mix 1/4 cup of the grated Parmesan with the panko, dried rosemary, dried thyme, salt and pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the avocado oil in a bowl.
- Coat the lamb chops completely with the sofrito, add the rosemary, thyme, smoked paprika, garlic powder and onion powder from the crust seasonings, mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
- Heat a little of the remaining avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chops for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until a golden crust forms; set them on a wire rack.
- Move the chops to a baking sheet, cover each with the Parmesan ranch mixture, and top with the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare, adjusting the time for your preferred doneness, until the cheese has melted and the crust is brown and toasted.
- Rest the chops for a few minutes before serving them.
Prep: 45 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 60 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
367 kcalCalories
12 gProtein
10.2 gCarbs
31.5 gFat
10.5 gSaturates
1.5 gFibre
3.1 gSugars
859 mgSodium
49 mgCholesterol
189 mgPotassium
356 mgCalcium
0.7 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data