Lamb Chops With Mint Jelly Crust

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 0

10 min

20 min

30 min

Easy

	8 lamb chops ( I use mid-loin chops here in NZ )
	1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
	2 tablespoons mint jelly
	salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

373

Sugar

10g

Fat

21g

1.	Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2.	Season the lamb chops with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3.	Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the lamb chops for 3 minutes on each side until browned.
4.	In a small bowl, combine the fresh white breadcrumbs and mint jelly, mix them until the crumbs are coated with jelly.
5.	Spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the lamb chops and transfer to the oven.
6.	Bake for 15-20 minutes until they are cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
7.	Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

This dish is easy to prepare and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.

The mint jelly crust adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the tender lamb meat.

Lamb chops are not the most affordable cut of meat, so this dish may not be suitable for those on a tight budget.

Overcooking the lamb can make it tough and unpleasant to eat.

Lamb is a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12.
The mint jelly provides additional flavor and may aid in digestion due to its mint content.