
Vegetarian · 30 min
Spicy Seared Lamb Chops with Cucumbers, Peaches, Almonds & Yogurt
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 699 kcal / serving
Searing lamb chops yields a juicy crust paired with cucumber-peach salad, almonds, and tangy yogurt. The bright lemon, parsley, and honey bring balance for a quick weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cupalmonds
- 1English cucumber
- ½ small bunchItalian (flat-leaf) parsley
- 4lamb loin chops
- 1lemon
- 2peaches
- ¾ cupplain Greek yogurt
- English cucumbers
- lemons
From the pantry: cayenne pepper, coriander, ground, cumin, ground, extra virgin olive oil, honey, paprika, salt
Cookware
aluminum foil · chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · grater (optional) · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · stirring spoon · tongs · whisk or fork
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Produce
- 1English cucumber
- ½ small bunchItalian (flat-leaf) parsley
- 1lemon
- 2peaches
- English cucumbers
- lemons
Meat & seafood
- 4lamb loin chops
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- ¾ cupplain Greek yogurt
Pantry & dry goods
- ¼ cupalmonds
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| almonds | ¼ cup | ½ cup | ¾ cup |
| English cucumber | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Italian (flat-leaf) parsley | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 small bunch |
| lamb loin chops | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| lemon | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| peaches | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| plain Greek yogurt | ¾ cup | 1 ½ cups | 2 ¼ cups |
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Directions
- Toast the almonds in a hot skillet, stirring until lightly browned, then transfer to a bowl to cool.
- Mix the spices in a small bowl to make the rub.
- Return the skillet to medium heat and wait until it’s hot again.
- Pat the lamb chops dry, then season all over with the spice rub.
- Add a drizzle of oil to the skillet, sear the chops 5–6 minutes, flipping once, until they’re cooked through. Move to a plate and cover loosely with foil to rest.
- Wash and dry the produce. Zest and juice half the lemon into the yogurt bowl, then cut the remaining lemon into wedges for serving.
- Strip parsley leaves from the stems, mince half of them and add to the lemon yogurt bowl with the zest and juice; roughly chop the rest for serving.
- Whisk in salt to the yogurt and set aside the lemony mixture.
- Dice the cucumber and add to the almond bowl along with the remaining parsley.
- Quarter the peaches, remove the pits, dice the flesh, and add to the bowl; season with a pinch of salt and mix.
- To serve, place the chops on plates with a scoop of the lemony yogurt, top with the cucumber-peach salad and reserved parsley, drizzle with honey, and serve with lemon wedges.
Two tips
- Make ahead: toast almonds and chop the cucumber and peaches up to a day ahead; refrigerate in separate containers.
- Heat level: reduce cayenne and paprika if you prefer a milder rub or use just one of the spices.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 699 kcal
- Protein
- 48 g
- Carbs
- 36 g
- Fat
- 42 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 141 mg
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