Grilled Baby Lamb Chops With Blood Orange Sauce

Name: Grilled Baby Lamb Chops With Blood Orange Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Blood Orange Sauce; 1 1/2 cups blood orange juice; 3 pomegranates, juice of; 1/4 cup port wine; 1 cup red wine; 1 large shallot, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 cup chicken stock; 4 black peppercorns; 4 sprigs parsley; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons of cold butter; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Lamb Chops; 2 tablespoons olive oil, more as needed; 12 baby lamb chops; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

Blood Orange Sauce
1 1/2 cups blood orange juice
3 pomegranates, juice of
1/4 cup port wine
1 cup red wine
1 large shallot, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 cup chicken stock
4 black peppercorns
4 sprigs parsley
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons of cold butter
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lamb Chops
2 tablespoons olive oil, more as needed
12 baby lamb chops
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

1
Blood Orange Sauce: Place all ingredients for the sauce in a medium saucepan and cook until reduced to a sauce consistency.
2
Strain, and whisk in cold butter.
3
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Lamb Chops: Heat a large grill pan.
5
Brush lamb chops with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
6
Grill on each side for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Serve 3 per person, drizzle with blood orange sauce and top with toasted pine nuts.
8
Delicious when served with the recipe I posted here for Bobby Flay's Coriander Potatoes.
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Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Blood Orange Sauce, 1 1/2 cups blood orange juice, 3 pomegranates, juice of, 1/4 cup port wine, and more.

Yes, Grilled Baby Lamb Chops With Blood Orange Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!