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This is a great way to prepare lamb, from the seasoning used on the lamb, to the sauce served with it, it is really delicious. The recipe does call for lamb chops but I had some backstraps (fillets) to use up so made it with these instead. The lamb was beautifully tender and we loved the lemon pepper seasoning on them. I served ours over couscous and poured the sauce over the lamb and it was enjoyed by all. I have made several recipes from this chef before and I am never disappointed and this one is no exception. I loved how easy these was to prepare as well a really great recipe that I am sure you will enjoy. To read more reviews on this recipe or to see more photos please click here.
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Ingredients
8 Lamb loin chops
4 Teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
2 Tablespoons oil
1 Clove garlic, crushed
60ml Dry white wine
180ml Chicken stock
4 Teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 Cup roughly chopped fresh chives
Fresh ground pepper
Method
1. Sprinkle the lamb with the seasoning.
2. Heat the oil in a fry pan and cook the lamb until it is browned on both sides and cooked through.
3. Remove from the pan and cover and keep warm.
4. Add the garlic and wine to the frying pan and bring to the boil.
5. Add the stock and the juice, and bring to the boil again.
6. Boil uncovered until the liquid is reduced by half.
7. Stir in the chives and season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.
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This is very versatile it can be served as a main course with a salad for a light, healthy summer time meal or it can be served as a appetizer, or as part of a buffet style meal along with other dishes. I have made this a few times now both as a main and also as part of a BBQ when I had 40 people over, it is always received well. I have listed the weight below as 1kg and I feel this would serve 4-5 as a main with a nice green salad and some crusty bread and about 10 as an appetizer or as part of a buffet style meal.
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Ingredients
Salmon
Cooking spray or olive oil
1kg Salmon fillet
1/2 Lemon, juice of
1 Tablespoon olive oil, extra
Ground sea salt
Ground black pepper
Coriander sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Lemon wedges or spirals, for garnish (optional)
Coriander/Cilantro Mango Salsa
1 Mango, peeled, pitted and diced
1 Large avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
1/2 Cup finely diced red pepper
1 Red onion, finely chopped
2 Tablespoons finely chopped coriander/cilantro
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette dressing
1 Tablespoon honey
Method
1. Make salsa first by combining lemon juice, dressing and honey in a screw top jar, shake to combine.
2. Combine dressing with remaining ingredients in a glass bowl, refrigerate until needed. Salsa can be made up to 2 hours ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
Salmon
1. Pre-Heat oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
2. Place salmon in an oven proof dish, that has been lightly greased with either cooking spray or oil.
3. Brush salmon with olive oil, squeeze lemon over salmon, Sprinkle with ground sea salt and pepper.
4. Bake for 30-35 Min’s or until fish flakes easily, cooking time will vary depending on thickness of the salmon.
5. Remove salmon from pan, allow to cool for 15 minutes. Either serve now, lukewarm, or refrigerate salmon for at least 2 hours to chill. Will last longer but chill no more than 24 hours. (I have done both and both are equally nice.)
To Serve: Place salmon on a serving platter, Spoon small amounts of salsa over, garnish with lemon and coriander sprigs. Serve remaining salsa in a bowl on the side.
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