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Pan-Fried Lamb Chops with Parsley Vermicelli

We are pleased to provide you with this exclusive recipe from Clifford A Wright. Clifford is an award winning author who specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. This very simple recipe is inspired by many a Tuscan preparation that one would find in a trattoria. The extra richness is provided by the marrow, which you shouldn’t ignore in this recipe. Marrow bones are also sold as soup bones, but make sure they are cut so you can scoop out the marrow. You will also notice a large amount of parsley being used and you should not cut back on that either--it provides a large degree of the taste that makes everything so good.

Courses: Main Course

Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons 30mlBeef or veal marrow.
2 tablespoons 30mlExtra virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons 90mlFinely chopped fresh parsley leaves
4   Large garlic cloves, 3 finely chopped, 1 crushed
-   Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3/4 lb 340g / 11ozVermicelli
6 tablespoons 90mlFreshly grated pecorino cheese (we subbed Parmesan)
-   Extra virgin olive oil
8   Lamb chops (about 2 pounds)

Recipe Instructions

1. In a skillet or casserole large enough to hold all the cooked vermicelli, melt the marrow with the olive oil over medium heat. Once the marrow has mostly melted and is sizzling add the parsley and the chopped garlic, stir for 30 seconds and turn the heat off. Salt and pepper the lamb.

2. Bring a large pot of abundantly salted water to a boil, then cook the pasta until al dente and drain. Toss with the parsley and garlic and cheese.

3. Meanwhile, in a skillet, spread a light film of olive oil, turn the heat to medium-high with the crushed garlic clove and when the skillet very hot and the garlic beginning to turn light brown, remove and discard the garlic and add the lamb chops. Do not move the lamb chops for 5 minutes. Turn when golden brown and brown another 5 minutes. Transfer the vermicelli to a serving platter and place the lamb chops on top.

Makes 4 servings

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