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Lamb Lollipops Recipe
Lamb lollipops are marinated then seared in a hot pan for a few minutes until lightly charred and incredibly delicious. They are simple to make yet the flavor is outstanding. We like ours with an easy mint pesto for dipping!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 313 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
Lamb Lollipops
- 2 racks of lamb we source our 2 bone French racks of lamb from Sealand Quality Foods
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves chopped a couple of times
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon EACH: honey, sea salt, and pepper
- 2 cloves garlic very finely minced
Mint Pesto Sauce
- 2 cups mint lightly packed
- 1 cup parsley lightly packed
- ¼ cup salted, roasted pistachios
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- 1 clove garlic smashed
- 4-6 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Cut the racks of lamb into individual ribs.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the mint leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper, and garlic. Add the lamb and mix with your hands so that each rib is lightly coated in the marinade. Put the bowl into your fridge and let the lamb marinate for 2-24 hours. (See notes)
- Make the pesto. Add the mint, parsley, pistachios, parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, and 4 tablespoons of cold water to your blender. Blend on medium speed (see notes) until the pesto is mostly smooth. Add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time if needed to thin the pesto and help it blend.
- Remove the lamb from the marinade and brush off any mint leaves. Heat a large cast iron or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is very hot, add half of the lamb lollipops and cook for 2 minutes on each side. If you like your lamb well done, let it cook for 3 minutes on each side. Repeat with the remaining lamb.
- Serve the lamb lollipops with the mint pesto on the side for dipping.
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Notes
- Don't worry if you're short on time. If you want to make and eat these lamb lollipops right away, simply leave the mint out of the marinade then proceed to cook them right away. If you're making sides to go with the lamb, let the ribs have a quick marinade (with no mint) on your counter while you prepare the rest of dinner.
- Using pre-shelled pistachios in the pesto can make the pesto a tiny bit darker as they are not as bright green as the ones roasted in the shell.
- If you have a high-powered blender, use medium speed. If you have a regular blender, you'll want to blend it at high speed.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving = ¼ of the recipe
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
125mg
(5%)
Potassium
592mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2394IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
135mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 592mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2394IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.