Lamb Lollipops with Cashew Mint Pesto Recipe

Name: Lamb Lollipops with Cashew Mint Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Fresh Parsley Leaves; 1/2 cups Fresh Mint Leaves; 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper; 1 clove Garlic; 1/4 cups Cashews; 1/4 cups Plus 1 Tablespoon, Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Water; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 1 rack (6 To 8 Rib Size) Rack Of Lamb, Frenched; 1 teaspoon Kosher Or Coarse Salt, Plus More To Taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Fresh Parsley Leaves
1/2 cups Fresh Mint Leaves
1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
1 clove Garlic
1/4 cups Cashews
1/4 cups Plus 1 Tablespoon, Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Water
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 rack (6 To 8 Rib Size) Rack Of Lamb, Frenched
1 teaspoon Kosher Or Coarse Salt, Plus More To Taste

1
Combine the parsley, mint, crushed red pepper, garlic, cashews, 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, and water in a small blender or food processor.
2
Pulse to combine, and taste.
3
Add some salt if youd like.
4
Add more water if the mixture is very thick.
5
It should be loose enough to stir easily.
6
Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon each butter and olive oil.
7
Cut the lamb in between each of the rib bones to make small chops, and sprinkle with the salt.
8
Sear the lamb for 3-5 minutes on each side, according to your temperature preference, flipping once.
9
Searing for 3 minutes on each side will yield rare lamb.
10
While the lamb cooks, add the pesto into a small skillet with the remaining butter, and turn to medium-low.
11
Let the pesto warm gently and stir in the butter.
12
When the lamb is cooked, drizzle with the pesto and serve extra on the side for dipping.
13
Eat with your fingers or as part of your favorite meal!

269

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Fresh Parsley Leaves, 1/2 cups Fresh Mint Leaves, 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper, 1 clove Garlic, and more.

Yes, Lamb Lollipops with Cashew Mint Pesto 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.

Lamb Lollipops with Cashew Mint Pesto

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