Description
This elegant dish features succulent lamb chops seasoned with garlic and rosemary, seared to perfection, and served over creamy lobster-infused mashed potatoes. Accompanied by tender roasted asparagus and garnished with fresh lemon wedges, it offers a sophisticated blend of flavors perfect for a special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Lamb Chops
- 8 lamb chops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Lobster Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lobster tails
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Asparagus
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Lamb Chops: Season the lamb chops thoroughly with minced garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper to enhance their flavor.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil, allowing it to heat up for a perfectly sear.
- Sear the Lamb Chops: Cook the lamb chops in the hot skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until they achieve the desired doneness. Remove from skillet and let the meat rest to retain juices.
- Cook the Lobster Tails: Bring a pot of water to a boil and submerge the lobster tails. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the shells turn bright red, indicating they are cooked through.
- Extract Lobster Meat: Remove the lobster meat carefully from the shells and chop it into fine pieces for mixing.
- Boil the Potatoes: Place the peeled and chopped potatoes into a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook until tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Drain Potatoes: Drain the water from the potatoes and return them to the pot for mashing.
- Mash Potatoes: Add the heavy cream, butter, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mash them until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fold in Lobster Meat: Gently fold the finely chopped lobster meat into the mashed potatoes to infuse them with rich seafood flavor.
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the asparagus.
- Toss Asparagus: Coat the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper for seasoning.
- Roast Asparagus: Arrange the prepared asparagus on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Plate the Dish: Spoon a generous portion of lobster mashed potatoes onto the center of each plate.
- Arrange Lamb Chops: Place the seared lamb chops artistically around the mashed potatoes.
- Add Roasted Asparagus: Position the roasted asparagus alongside the lamb and potatoes for a complete plate.
- Garnish and Serve: Add fresh lemon wedges to the plate for an optional bright, citrusy finish before serving.
Notes
- Allow lamb chops to rest after searing to retain their juices and improve tenderness.
- Adjust cooking times for lamb chops depending on preferred doneness (rare to well-done).
- For a richer flavor, use butter and heavy cream at room temperature when mashing potatoes.
- Ensure not to overcook asparagus to maintain its crisp texture and vibrant color.
- Optional: Squeeze lemon juice over lamb and asparagus to enhance the flavors.
