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Ingredients
For the Lamb Chops
4 lamb chops
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
For the Shrimp
8 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp lemon juice
Fresh parsley, chopped
For the Rice Pilaf
1½ cups basmati rice
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground cumin
3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
Salt and pepper to taste
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For Garnish
Fresh rosemary sprigs
Chopped parsley
Directions
Rice Pilaf – Rinse rice until water runs clear. In a pot, melt butter, sauté onion and bell pepper until soft. Stir in turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add rice, toast 1–2 minutes, then pour in broth. Cover and simmer 15–18 minutes until fluffy and golden.
Lamb Chops – Rub chops with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Grill or sear over medium-high heat 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer to preference. Rest 5 minutes.
Shrimp – Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, add shrimp, paprika, salt, and lemon juice. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and coated in garlic butter.
Plate – Spread golden spiced rice pilaf on a large white dish. Arrange lamb chops and garlic butter shrimp on top. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and parsley.
A gourmet surf & turf masterpiece combining tender lamb, juicy shrimp, and aromatic rice for a luxury restaurant-style experience.
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