Lamb Chops with Garlic-Buttered Greens
Delight in the tender, flavorful lamb chops paired with a vibrant medley of garlic-buttered greens. This dish beautifully balances rich and savory notes with fresh, aromatic elements, creating a satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz grass-fed butter
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed with the back of a knife
- 4-8 lamb chops, depending on their thickness
- 5.3 oz asparagus, trimmed, weight before trimming
- 7 oz broccolini, trimmed, weight before trimming
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the smashed garlic and leave to simmer for 7-10 minutes.
- Once the butter starts foaming, reduce the heat and allow the milk solids to brown a little – this will give the butter a lovely, nutty flavor. Remove from the heat and set aside to infuse until just before serving.
- Meanwhile, get the lamb chops in the air fryer and prepare the greens. Season the chops all over and place in the air fryer (air fryer setting) at 400°F/200°C for 12-15 minutes until the meat is tender and the fat is crispy. For thinner chops, you may not need as long (and a pink center is never a bad thing when it comes to lamb).
- At the same time, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.
- Add the trimmed greens (see tip) and boil for 4 minutes only.
- Drain well and season with salt.
- Place into a bowl, then strain the garlic butter through a strainer lined with cheesecloth over the greens. Discard the garlic and brown milk solids in the cheesecloth.
- Toss the greens to gently coat in the delicious butter.
- Serve the chops with the greens and season with more salt and pepper, if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 40gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g