Grilled Lamb Chops, Wild Garlic Pesto And Jersey Royals

Grilled Lamb Chops, Wild Garlic Pesto And Jersey Royals
  • Author: Tom Kerridge

This recipe combines the vibrant flavors of wild garlic pesto with succulent grilled lamb chops and a hearty potato salad. The pesto adds a burst of freshness to the dish, complementing the richness of the lamb perfectly. With just a few simple steps, you can create a delicious meal that is sure to impress your family and friends.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 120g/4oz wild garlic
  • 1 garlic
  • 20g/¾oz pine nuts
  • 200ml/7fl oz olive oil
  • ½ lemon
  • 30g/1oz parmesan
  • and pepper salt
  • 6 lamb
  • , to brush on the lamb olive oil
  • 200g/7oz pre-cooked Jersey Royals
  • 30g/1oz wild garlic

Instructions

  • For the wild garlic pesto, pick and wash the wild garlic leaves and blanch the leaves in a pan of boiling water for 30 seconds. Re-fresh in a bowl of ice-cold water. Squeeze out the excess water and roughly chop.
  • Add the leaves, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, lemon zest and grated parmesan to the food processor and blend. Season with salt and pepper.
  • For the grilled lamb chops, heat a flat griddle pan and drizzle the chops with oil. Cook for two minutes on one side and turn over and cook for another 30 seconds. Allow the chops to rest.
  • While the lamb is resting, heat a medium frying pan and fry the potatoes with butter until golden-brown. Stir through the raw garlic leaves, and a tablespoon of the pesto, or more if you prefer.
  • To serve, put the potato salad in a serving bowl and pile the lamb chops on top. Put a little extra pesto on top if liked. Any remaining pesto can be kept in the fridge to use for another recipe.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 2