Pan-Seared Lamb with Rosemary, Asparagus & Blistered Tomatoes
A quick and elegant Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender lamb chops, crisp asparagus, and sweet blistered cherry tomatoes, all cooked in one pan for an easy, flavorful meal.
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1075 calories
$7 per serving
$20 min
2 servings
quick-easy, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 300g lamb loin chops (about 2 chops)
- 250g asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 30ml olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, for juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Pat the lamb chops dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2.Heat 15ml of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest.
- 3.Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 15ml of olive oil, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes to the same pan. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the asparagus is tender-crisp and the tomatoes begin to blister.
- 4.Add the minced garlic and chopped rosemary to the pan and cook for one more minute until fragrant, stirring to coat the vegetables.
- 5.Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the vegetables, then return the lamb chops to the pan briefly to warm through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
75g
fat
18g
carbs
7g
fiber
82g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe offers high-quality protein from lamb, essential for muscle repair, plus fiber and vitamins from asparagus. Antioxidant-rich tomatoes and healthy fats from olive oil create a balanced, nutritious, and low-carb meal.
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