Quick Lamb & Fennel Sauté with Mint-Lemon Gremolata
A vibrant and aromatic dish featuring tender lamb chops sautéed with crisp fennel and green beans. Finished with a refreshing mint and lemon gremolata, this recipe is a unique and elegant weeknight meal ready in under 30 minutes.
1030 calories
$6 per serving
$25 min
2 servings
quick-easy, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 300g lamb loin chops (2 chops), excess fat trimmed
- 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 200g green beans, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 30ml olive oil
- 20g fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, zest only
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.In a small bowl, prepare the gremolata by mixing the chopped mint, lemon zest, and 1 minced garlic clove. Set aside.
- 2.Pat the lamb chops dry with a paper towel and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- 3.Heat 15ml of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until cooked to your liking. Remove from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- 4.Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining 15ml of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the sliced fennel and the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until the fennel begins to soften and caramelize.
- 5.Add the green beans and a splash of water (about 30-40ml) to the skillet. Cover and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the beans are tender-crisp. Season the vegetables with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 6.To serve, divide the sautéed fennel and green beans between two plates. Place a rested lamb chop on top of the vegetables and sprinkle generously with the mint-lemon gremolata.
Nutrition Information
68g
fat
30g
carbs
14g
fiber
74g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is a powerhouse of nutrients, providing high-quality protein from lamb for muscle repair and iron for energy. Fennel and green beans offer abundant fiber for digestive health and essential vitamins, making this a well-balanced and nutritious meal.