Rosemary-Lemon Broiled Lamb Chops with Gremolata and White Beans, Prosciutto, and Greens
- 4 small sprigs or 1 long stem fresh rosemary, needles removed then finely chopped (3 tablespoons)
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), divided
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped, divided
- 8 loin lamb chops
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (a handful)
- 1 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained, well rinsed, and shaken dry
- 1 bunch arugula, washed and trimmed of thick stems
- 1/4 pound sliced prosciutto, cut into strips
- Preheat the broiler to high.
- In a shallow dish combine the rosemary, lemon juice, about 3 tablespoons of the EVOO, and one quarter of the chopped garlic.
- Add the lamb chops and rub the mixture on to both sides of all the chops.
- Season the chops with salt and pepper and arrange the chops on a broiler pan.
- Place the chops about 6 to 8 inches from the broiler and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chops from the broiler and let rest for 5 minutes.
- While the chops are cooking, prepare the gremolata.
- Make a pile on your cutting board of the lemon zest, one quarter of the chopped garlic, and parsley leaves.
- Run your knife through the pile until well combined and finely chopped; reserve.
- After you prepare the gremolata, move on to the white beans, prosciutto, and greens.
- Preheat a large skillet with the remaining 2 tablespoons of EVOO (twice around the pan).
- Add the remaining chopped garlic, the red pepper flakes, and onion.
- Cook for 2 minutes, then add the cannellini beans, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine and continue to cook for 3 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and fold in the arugula and prosciutto.
- To serve, divide the cannellini bean mixture among 4 plates, and top that with 2 chops on each portion.
- Top each chop with a sprinkle of the gremolata.
sprigs, lemons, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, chops, salt, parsley, hot red pepper, yellow onion, cannellini beans, arugula
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/rosemary-lemon-broiled-lamb-chops-with-gremolata-and-white-beans-prosciutto-and-greens-374800 (may not work)