5 from 6 votes
Sesame Sumac Pan Fried Lamb Chops
Juicy pan fried lamb chops seasoned with sumac and sesames served with whipped feta and caramelized lemon. A simply spectacular dinner recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
228 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) lamb chops
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sumac
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp mixed herbs dried
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon sliced
- 2 tbsp honey
For the whipped feta
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1-2 tbsp cream
Instructions
- Place the lamb chops in a dish suitable for marinating.
- Stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, sesame seeds, garlic powder, herbs, salt and pepper.
- Pour over the lamb and marinade for at least 10 minutes but up to 24 hours covered in the refrigerator.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the lamb chops and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
- Flip onto the fat cap and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the fat is golden brown and crisp.
- Add the lemon slices and cook for a minute per side.
- Turn the lamb chops back onto their sides then drizzle over the honey and allow to caramelize for a minute or two.
- Place the feta in the bowl of a food processor and pour in the cream. Blend until smooth.
- Dollop the feta onto a serving platter and smear across the plate with the back of a spoon. Top with the lamb chops then add the lemon slices and scatter over the coriander/cilantro. Serve with flatbread or naan.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
1249mg
(52%)
Potassium
411mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1249mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 411mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.