Lamb Chops with Parsnips
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 medium parsnips (about 1 pound), peeled and sliced 1/3 inch thick
- 3/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate (6 ounces), thawed
- Zest and juice from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons drained prepared horseradish
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 8 lamb loin chops, 1 inch thick (2 1/2 pounds)
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until shimmering.
- Add the parsnips and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden and tender, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Transfer the parsnips to a plate.
- Add the apple concentrate to the skillet and boil until syrupy and reduced to 1/4 cup, about 8 minutes.
- Add the lemon zest and juice, the parsnips and 1 tablespoon of the horseradish.
- Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in another large skillet, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering.
- Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper, add them to the pan and cook over high heat, turning once, until the meat is cooked but still pink throughout, about 7 minutes.
- Transfer the lamb and parsnips to plates.
- Spoon the sauce over the lamb, top the chops with the remaining 1 tablespoon of horseradish and serve.
extravirgin olive oil, parsnips, apple juice concentrate, lemon, horseradish, salt, loin chops
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/lamb-chops-parsnips (may not work)