Dukkah-Crusted Lamb Chops
Nutrivore Score: 284
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds shelled
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander ground
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or fat of choice
- 4 pounds lamb loin chops
Instructions
- Combine the honey and pomegranate molasses. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the pepitas and sesame seeds to the pan and toast the seeds, shaking or stirring occasionally, until fragrant and starting to brown. Remove from the heat and let cool. Place the sees in a food processor and grind until the consistency of coarse sand.
- Combine the ground, toasted pepitas, and sesame seeds with the coriander, cumin, and salt. Place on a plate and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan, Fry the lamb chops in the oil in batches. 2 minutes per side for medium-rare (or 3 minutes per side for medium). You can adjust the cooking time for the thickness of the chops and your desired doneness.
- As the chops are cooked, set aside and cover with aluminum foil or place in a warm oven (set to its lowest temperature) to keep warm.
- Take each cooked lamb chop and dip into the ground pepitas mixture on each side to give it a nice coating. Drizzle with the pomegranate molasses mixture and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Dukkah-Crusted Lamb Chops
Amount per Serving
Calories
697
% Daily Value*
Fat
59
g
91
%
Saturated Fat
23
g
144
%
Trans Fat
0.004
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
26
g
Cholesterol
134
mg
45
%
Sodium
221
mg
10
%
Potassium
488
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
33
g
66
%
Vitamin A
12
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
84
mg
8
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.