Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Lamb and Fig Oh My

I am a little behind with adding some recipes.  I’ve either made something and didn’t take a photo or didn’t write down my exact measurements or I have just plain forgotten to do it. Shame on me, commit or quit right?
Last weekend we decided to do block appetizer dinner night.  I have to say this is truly becoming my favorite night of the week and my favorite thing to do with the block. Everyone makes a little something to nosh on and we sit around and chat.  Plus it lets me try out new recipes and make some of my old favorite appetizers.
So what did I make do you ask??? I made my Lamb Chops…  Oh lamb chops how I love you… you are the perfect food, no utensils required.  Just grab one and go. 
 
I season them with a little fresh herbs and brown them until they are perfectly medium rare and them serve them with probably the best dipping sauce ever!  I could eat an entire plate of these bad boys.  Bill is always asking me what my favorite meal is and I have to say I think this is it.  This is the same recipe I have on Group Recipe, I just changed the herbs.
I am hoping we will do this again this weekend or the following weekend so I can make my crab dip or my duck confit quesadilla.  It’s rich and super delicious…. What do you think?

 Lamb Lollipops with Fig Reduction
 2 lbs  Lamb Lollipops (about 16 pieces)
2 lg Sprigs of Fresh Rosemary, finely chopped (about 2 table spoons)
2 lg  Sprigs of Fresh Thyme, , finely chopped (about 2 table spoons)
Salt and pepper
2 tbs Olive Oil
3/4 c  Balsamic Vinegar * this is an approximate, I didn’t measure just poured
2 tbs  Fig Jam
2 tbs  Honey
1 lg  Shallot, minced

Season lamb chops well with herb mixture and salt & pepper. 

Heat oil in a large shallow pot over med high heat. Once heated sear lamb chops until browned about 3 – 4 minutes depending on thickness and your desired level of doneness.  Remove and set aside to rest, keep warm.
Add your shallots then deglaze pan with balsamic vinegar scraping up all of the bits on the bottom. Add fig and honey to the pan, bring to a boil then reduce the heat medium low. Whisk frequently until the volume has reduced down.  Serve with the Lamb Chops

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