Mediterranean Inspired Grilled Lamb Plate with Avocado Tzatziki Sauce
by Chef Ana Pozo · Inspired With A Twist
Ingredients
lamb loin chops
Roasted Russet Potatoes wedges
Ripe Apricots halved + pitted
garlic cloves, minced
fresh oregano, chopped
fresh rosemary, chopped
Olive Oil
S&P
Honey
Pita bread or Naan-quartered
feta cheese
butter- about a 3 tbsp
Instructions
avocado
plain greek yogurt
fresh dill
Garlic-chopped finely or grated
Shredded cucumber- seeds removed
lemon juice
S&P
mixed herbs-chopped (I used parsley, mint, oregano, thyme and rosemary)
pine nuts
olive oil
Add the Avocado to a food processor and blend until smooth. In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, lemon juice, shredded cucumber, garlic, olive oil, avocado and S&P.
Meanwhile, add the pine nuts and the fresh chopped herbs to a skillet. Cook until toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Season with salt. Set aside.
Remove the lamb from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Season with salt and pepper
In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil on high until hot. Place the loin chops in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes. It’s important not to touch or adjust the lamb so the sides can sear up in the skillet. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. You can also grill the lamb for about 3-4 min on each side just follow the same directions.
Add the butter, garlic, and fresh herbs to the skillet and stir until fully melted. Cook for an additional minute.
In a bowl, toss together the apricots. Honey and olive oil. Grill the apricots on both sides until they begin to caramelize. Once grill marks begin to appear, you will know they are ready.
To serve, add the bread, lamb, potatoes, grilled apricots and lemon wedges to a plate. Sprinkle some feta cheese over the plate. For the Tzatziki sauce, drizzle olive oil and add the pine nut mixture to the top. ENJOY!