Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops
Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops And Creamy Polenta With Shallot Grape Pan Sauce and Roasted Green Beans
PREP TIME: 10 Minutes/ COOK TIME: 45 Minutes
SERVING SIZE: Makes 2 (Based off My Fitness Pal App)/ CALORIES: 1370/ Protein 71g
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MediumINGREDIENTS: Green Beans, 1/8 Cup Pistachios, Shallots, Parsley, 1 TSP Garlic Powder, 1/2 Cup Cream Sauce Base, Lamb Chops, 2 TBSP Sour Cream, Red Grapes, 1 TSP Dried Rosemary, Pre Cook Polenta, 2 TSP Dijon Mustard, 1 TBSP Chicken Bouillon Paste, 1/2 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
Step 1: Prep
Wash and dry produce
Adjust rack to top position, and preheat oven to 425
Trim green beans
Finely chop pistachios
Halve, peel, and finely dice shallot
Halve grapes
Finely chop parsley
Step 2: Make Polenta
In a small pot, combine Polenta and 1/2 cup of water over medium heat. Mash with a potato masher until mostly smooth for one minute
Stir in garlic powder, half the cream sauce base, and 1 TBSP butter
Cook for 2 minutes
Season with salt and pepper to taste
Keep covered off heat until ready to serve
Step 3: Roast Green Beans
Toss green beans on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Roast on top rack for 15 minutes
Step 4: Prep Lamb
In a small bowl, combine panko, pistachios, half the rosemary, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Pat lamb chops dry with paper towels. Season all over with 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper, evenly brush lamb all over with sour cream, then mound all over with panko mixture. Pressing firmly to adhere
Step 5: Cook Lamb
Heat 1/3 layer of oil in a large pan over medium heat
Add coated lamb, and cook until golden 2-4 minutes per side
Cook in batches if necessary. Don't over crowd pan
Transfer to a paper towel lined plate
Step 6: Make Sauce
Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat
Add shallot and grapes
Cook for 3 minutes
Add bouillion paste, and 1/4 cup of water
Cook for 2 minutes
Remove from heat stir in mustard, parsley, and 1 TBSP butter
Season with 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper
Step 7: Finish and Serve
Divide polenta between plates
Top with green beans, and lamb chops
Spoon pan sauce over lamb
Serve hot and enjoy!
