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MAIN
DISHES- VEAL AND LAMB:
Grilled Lamb Chops with
Gorgonzola Butter
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Grilled
Lamb Chops with Gorgonzola
Butter |
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Unforgettable...
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LAMB: |
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½
cup |
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olive oil |
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¼
cup |
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chopped shallots |
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2
Tbs |
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minced garlic |
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4
tsp |
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minced fresh rosemary (or 2 t. dried) |
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salt
and pepper to taste |
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Two
1½ lb. |
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racks of lamb, cut into 8 double chops
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BUTTER: |
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½
cup + 1 tsp. |
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unsalted butter, at room temperature
(divided) |
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1
tsp |
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minced garlic |
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2
oz |
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Gorgonzola cheese |
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1
Tbs |
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olive oil |
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1
Tbs |
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fresh lemon juice |
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Prepare
lamb: Whisk oil, shallots, garlic and rosemary
in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and
pepper. Place lamb chops in baking dish. Pour
marinade over. Turn chops to coat with marinade.
Cover and refrigerate at least two hours, or
overnight. |
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Prepare
butter: Melt 1 t. butter in heavy small skillet
over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and
sauté 1 minute. Set aside. Using electric mixer,
beat remaining ½ cup butter and cheese in medium
bowl until fluffy. Add shallot mixture, oil and
lemon juice; beat to blend. Season with salt.
Drop butter mixture by spoonfuls in line onto
plastic wrap. Roll up in plastic to form 1 inch
wide cylinder. Chill until firm, about 3 hours.
(can do up to 1 week ahead) |
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When ready
to serve, prepare barbeque or preheat broiler.
Grill or broil lamb chops to desired doneness,
about 6 minutes per side for medium rare.
Transfer chops to plates. |
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Unwrap
Gorgonzola butter and cut into ½" wide slices.
Place 1 butter slice on each chop and serve. |
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Servings: 4
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Recipe Source |
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Bon Appetit, April 1993 |
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