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Dukkah-Crusted Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Molasses

By Meredith Deeds and Carla Snyder

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Dukkah-Crusted Lamb Chops with Pomegranate MolassesKana Okada

Dukkah is an Egyptian spice blend that traditionally has hazelnuts or chickpeas as a base. In this version, pistachios are used instead.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted natural pistachios, shelled
2 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses*
1 tablespoon honey
16 small lamb rib chops, well trimmed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place first 6 ingredients in food processor. Using on/off turns, blend until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Transfer dukkah to shallow bowl; set aside. DO AHEAD: Dukkah can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover tightly and let stand at room temperature.

    Step 2

    Whisk pomegranate molasses and honey in small bowl; set aside.

    Step 3

    Season lamb chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of lamb chops to pan. Cook to desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer lamb chops to plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining chops. Holding each chop by bone end, dip both sides of meat in dukkah to coat and transfer to platter. Drizzle honey mixture over chops and serve.

  2. Step 4

    * A thick pomegranate syrup; available at some supermarkets and at Middle Eastern markets and from adrianascaravan.com.

TagsMiddle EasternPistachioNutLamb ChopLambMeatMainDinnerGluten FreeDairy FreeSearFood ProcessorChristmasBon Appétit

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