Lamb cutlets with salsa verde

Juicy lamb cutlets, seared and served with zesty rice and a tasty green herb salsa.

Serves: 4

Preparation time:  10 minutes

Cooking time:  25 minutes

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You will need

  • 450g long grain rice
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
  • 1 lemon
  • 4 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 650ml hot chicken stock
  • 8 New Zealand lamb cutlets or chops
  • 3 anchovy fillets
  • 3 cornichons or small gherkins
  • 1 teaspoon baby capers
  • 2 large handfuls fresh flat leaf parsley
  • Rocket salad, to serve
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Recipe Information

Step by step guide to making Lamb cutlets with salsa verde

  1. Put the rice in a bowl and cover with water. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a heavy-based saucepan and saute the onion and 2 of the garlic cloves for a few minutes until softened. Add the drained rice, grate in the lemon zest and stir in the rosemary until all combined.
  3. Pour over the boiling stock, bring to a very, gentle simmer, cover and cook on the lowest heat for 16-18 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed. Turn the heat off and leave covered whilst you cook the lamb.
  4. Season the cutlets well and grill for 3-4 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Cover with foil and leave to rest for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile make the salsa: whiz together the remaining garlic clove, the anchovies, cornichons, capers, and parsley, with the juice of half the lemon and the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a food processor (or use a pestle and mortar). Season and set aside.
  6. Season the rice and separate the grains with a fork and serve with the cutlets. Spoon over the salsa and enjoy with a rocket salad.

Cook's tip: It is important to taste and season the salsa for the right balance of flavours as you may want to add a touch more lemon juice to get the right acidity.   

*All information included in this recipe has been provided by New Zealand Lamb.

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Nutritional information for Lamb cutlets with salsa verde

Nutritional information for Lamb cutlets with salsa verde

Nutrition type per serving
Calories 615 kcal
Total Fat 28.1g
Saturated Fat 6.3g
Salt 0.6g
Sugar 2.7g
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