Roast Lamb Chops with Creamed Spinach

Time : 40 minutes

Serves: 2-3

Ingredients :

LAMB

• 8 medium lamb chops
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 thin lemon slices
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 small bunch rosemary

CREAMED SPINACH

• 2 bunches spinach, washed
• 50g unsalted butter
• 1 brown onion, finely diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1½ tsp each of salt and pepper
• 250ml cream
• ½ tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Method :

1. In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon slices, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add in the lamb chops and marinate for 20 mins – 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 200°C.
3. Heat a large cast iron, oven safe pan over a medium-high heat. Add the marinated lamb chops to the pan and cook each side for 3 mins until browned.
4. Place the pan in oven for 8-10 mins or until the chops are cooked. Once done, remove chops from the oven and let rest for 2 mins. Cover to keep hot.
5. While the chops are cooking, add the spinach in batches to a hot fry pan, stirring for 2 mins, or until the spinach is just wilted. As each batch wilts, remove the spinach from the pan and squeeze out any excess water. Set aside.
6. Next, melt the butter in the frypan. Add the onion and garlic and cook over a low heat until the onion is soft and translucent. Add in the spinach, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 min. Add the cream, bring mix to a simmer and cook for around 2 mins. Stir through the lemon juice.
7. In a food processor or blender, blend the spinach mixture until well combined. Season with more salt and pepper, to taste.
8. To serve, spoon the creamed spinach onto each of the 4 plates, then place 3-4 lamb chops on top. Top with some fresh rosemary leaves and serve immediately.

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