LAMB 101: NUTRITION FACTS

• Lamb is mainly composed of protein, but also contains varying amounts of fat.

• The meat is a high quality protein source, providing all nine essential amino acids your body needs for growth and maintenance.

• Lamb is also a rich source of both vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, iron, and zinc! 

 RECIPE: Lamb Chops Sizzled with Garlic

Ingredients

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• Eight 1/2-inch-thick lamb loin chops (about 2 pounds), fatty tips trimmed

• Salt and freshly ground pepper

• Pinch of dried thyme

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 10 small garlic cloves, halved

• 3 tablespoons water

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons minced parsley

• Pinch of crushed red pepper

How to Make It

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Step 1

Season the lamb with salt and pepper and sprinkle lightly with thyme. In a very large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the lamb chops and garlic and cook over moderately high heat until the chops are browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Turn the chops and garlic and cook until the chops are browned, about 2 minutes longer for medium meat. Transfer the chops to plates, leaving the garlic in the skillet.

Step 2

Add the water, lemon juice, parsley and crushed red pepper to the pan and cook, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom, until sizzling, about 1 minute. Pour the garlic and pan sauce over the lamb chops and serve immediately.