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Lamb Chops With Curried Pears

Lamb Chops With Curried Pears reads umami 8.1, richness 8.0 and salinity 5.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Middle Eastern main, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 8.9 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 5.7 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 5.2 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 3.2 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 8.3 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 3.9 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Umami 8.1 · Richness 8.0 · Salinity 5.1 · Sweetness 4.6 · Citrus 4.0 · Sourness 3.7 · Fruity 3.6 · Floral 3.5 · Funk & Ferment 3.2 · Earthy 2.9 · Herbaceous 2.9 · Warm Spice 1.8 · Bitterness 1.6 · Heat 1.6 · Nutty 0.9

What's in it (12)

• 4-6 single lamb chops
• 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 sprig rosemary, leaves torn off stem
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• For the spicy pears:
• 21/2 tablespoons butter
• 1 jalapeno pepper, partially diced
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 pears, cored and cut into 6 wedges each (could also use apples; if so, increase cooking time by 10 minutes)

Time & effort: about 40 min (25 min active) · effort: involved

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 246.4 kcal, 6.5 g protein, 21.1 g fat, 9.3 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (4 steps)

1. Slather the lamb chops with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and rosemary. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes to overnight in the refrigerator.
2. In the meantime, make the spicy pears. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the butter, and when the butter is bubbling add the jalapeno pepper and the curry powder. Saute for 1 minute, until the curry and pepper is fragrant. Take care not to burn the mix; you may have to turn the heat down. Whisk in the lime juice, honey and the soy. Add the pears and stir to coat the pears. Cover, turn the heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes until the pears are softened. Discard the large jalapeno peppers.
3. Season the lamb chops with salt. Heat a frying pan over high heat. When the pan is very hot, add the 1 tablespoon of olive oil and swirl to coat. Add the lamb chops in a single layer, not touching. Fry for 2-3 minutes each side, depending on thickness of the lamb chops.
4. Serve with spicy pears. Makes 4 servings.

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