Spicy Sweetbreads Recipe

Name: Spicy Sweetbreads
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces lamb sweetbreads; 7 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/2 lemon, juiced; salt to taste; 2 large portobello mushrooms, diced; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup warmed milk, or to taste; 2 cups frozen peas; 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

16 ounces lamb sweetbreads
7 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 lemon, juiced
salt to taste
2 large portobello mushrooms, diced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup warmed milk, or to taste
2 cups frozen peas
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced

1
Soak sweetbreads in a large bowl of water for 1 hour; drain.
2
Place sweetbreads in a saucepan and cover with cold water; bring to a boil. Drain. Run cold water over sweetbreads to cool.
3
Return sweetbreads to the saucepan and cover with cold water again. Add 1 tablespoon butter, lemon juice, and salt; bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
4
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
5
Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add flour; cook and stir until a paste forms, about 1 minute. Season with paprika and cayenne. Pour in milk slowly, whisking until sauce is smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.
6
Stir sweetbreads, mushrooms, and peas into the sauce; cook until peas are heated through, about 5 minutes. Season sweetbreads with salt. Serve garnished with jalapeno pepper.

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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: 16 ounces lamb sweetbreads, 7 tablespoons butter, divided, 1/2 lemon, juiced, salt to taste, and more.

Yes, Spicy Sweetbreads falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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