Fail-Proof Pan-Seared Lamb Chops using Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute
This is an easy and family-friendly pan-seared lamb chops recipe made with an everyday seasoning such as Trader Joe’s 21 seasoning mix. The Mediterranean lamb chop tasting dish pairs well with a yogurt sauce , masala rice , and salad.
Perfect to make for a crowd or date night! These family-friendly lamb chops are packed with flavor without the spice and taste great.
- Ingredients
- How to wash lamb chops
- Cooking Instructions
- Equipment
- Serve it with…
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Ingredients
- lamb chops , cleaned and trimmed
- Trader Joes 21 seasoning salute or an everyday seasoning
- water
- fresh garlic
- salt
- oil
- red chili flakes (optional)
How to wash lamb chops
- Mix 1 lemon’s juice with 2 cups of water in a large bowl.
- Place the lamb chops in that bowl and soak/wash them for about 5 minutes using your hands to toss the lamb chops.
- Next, drain all of the water out but keep the lamb chops in the bowl.
- Let them sit for about 5 minutes as is. (While that sits in the bowl, you can make the marinade.)
- Now, wash the lamb chops thoroughly with water and dry completely with paper towels.
- They are officially ready to be mixed in with the seasoning.
Cooking Instructions
Make the marinade using the 21 seasoning salute (or everyday seasoning), water, garlic, and red chili flakes (optional)
I recommend using water instead of oil for this recipe to make a paste.
Mix in the clean lamb chops and coat them evenly. The marinade is potent so less quantity is key unless you prefer more flavor of course.
Let the lamb chops marinate for at least 30 minutes, but 3 hours is ideal with my experience.
Heat a nonstick or cast iron pan with some oil and cook the lamb chops for about 3 minutes per side or until cooked to your preference.
Enjoy with a squeeze of lemon
TIP: Cook on medium-high heat to get a beautiful crisp char on the outside.
Equipment
- large bowl for marinating
- non-stick or cast iron pan
Serve it with…
Masala Rice
Cous Cous
Quinoa
Salad
Mint or Cilantro Chutney
Onion Salad
Greek Salad
Fresh chopped kale salad
Crisp romaine salad
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Top Tips
- I recommend eating lamb chops while they are hot.
- Do not over cook the lamb chops for tender final results.
- Buy from a butcher shop you trust who cleans the lamb chops for you.
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Lamb Chops - A Quick and Easy Pan Seared Recipe
Equipment
- ▢ Large Bowl
- ▢ Skillet, cast iron or non-stick
- ▢ spatula
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Ingredients
- ▢ 8 lamb chops
- ▢ 2 tablespoon Trader Joes 21 seasoning salute
- ▢ 2 tablespoon water
- ▢ 2 cloves grated garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- ▢ salt (I used 1 tsp)
- ▢ oil
- ▢ red chili flakes
Cleaning Ingredients
- ▢ 1 large lemon’s juice or distilled white vinegar
- ▢ water to soak + wash lamb chops
Instructions
CLEANING LAMB CHOPS
- Clean the individually cut lamb chops by trimming excess fat off of the meat and the bone as well.
- Soak the lamb chops in lemon juice/vinegar + enough water to fully immerse the lamb chops in a bowl.
- Let them soak for about 10 minutes.
- Drain the water out of the bowl and let them sit in the bowl for about 5 minutes.
- Now, wash the lamb chops well with cold water.
- Pat the lamb chops dry before continuing to coat them with the spices.
MARINATING
- Combine the seasoning, water, and garlic together in a bowl or Ziploc Bag.
- Mix the lamb chops with the seasoning while massaging the meat portion of the lamb chop.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes, but 3 hours is recommended in the refrigerator.
- 15-30 minutes before cooking, remove the Lamb Chops from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature.
COOKING-PAN SEARED METHOD (recommended)
- Place a non-stick or cast iron pan on the stove top and heat on high.
- Add just a little bit of oil and spread throughout the pan to coat, a little goes a long way
- Place the lamb chops onto the hot pan and let them cook for about 2-3 minutes before flipping (timing will vary based on thickness)
- Cook the second side for an additional 2-3 minutes or until desired temperature and texture.
- TIP: lamb chops cook fairly quick and overcooking them can cause the meat to become chewy.
- Enjoy the lamb chops hot with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice and a cilantro or mint chutney dipping sauce.
OVEN COOKED LAMB CHOPS
- I recommend using this method if you have thicker lamb chops for an even and tender end result.
- Place the oven rack two settings from the top.
- Heat the oven to 500 degrees.
- Once the oven is hot, heat an oven safe pan on the stove top and cook the lamb chop on one side for about 2 minutes.
- Flip the lamb chops over and immediately place the whole pan into the oven.
- Cook for about 2-5 minutes depending on thickness.
- Serve warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a cilantro or mint dipping sauce.
Notes
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MINT CHUTNEY
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INGREDIENTS
- ▢ 1 bunch cilantro
- ▢ ¾ oz mint leaves (normally sold in a package)
- ▢ 16 oz sour cream, vegan mayo, or greek yogurt
- ▢ 1 jalapeno, serrano, thai chili, etc
- ▢ 3 cloves garlic
- ▢ salt
Instructions
METHOD
- Blend all of the ingredients together.
- Serve cold.
My solution for this is to give the meat a rinse in either milk, vinegar, or lemon juice.
Soak the meat in vinegar, milk, or lemon juice for a few minutes. Then give it a rinse with fresh water. This works well when cleaning goat, lamb, and even deer meat.
Less is more when it comes to lamb chops. I recommend using a seasoning that is potent but use less in quantity.
After you wash, dry, and marinate the lamb chops refrigerate the lamb chops. Before cooking the lamb chops, it is best to let them rest at room temperature before cooking. I advise them to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
I recommend my fail-proof pan-searing lamb chop method, but you can also grill lamb chops and oven bake them. The key is high-temperature cooking when making tender meat like this.
You want to get the temperature to about 500 degrees and use indirect heat to cook them. Flip them only once.
Cook them on indirect heat at 500 degrees. Flip only once when cooking to get a beautiful crust and even cooking.
Yes and I recommend it! I think this fail-proof pan-seared lamb chops recipe is the best way to cook and eat the tasty dish.
This is a personal preference. I love to cook New Zealand Lamb Chops a bit rare than usual.
Lamb Chops - A Quick and Easy Pan Seared Recipe
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Skillet, cast iron or non-stick
- spatula
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 lamb chops
- 2 tablespoon Trader Joes 21 seasoning salute
- 2 tablespoon water
- 2 cloves grated garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- salt (I used 1 tsp)
- oil
- red chili flakes
Cleaning Ingredients
- 1 large lemon’s juice or distilled white vinegar
- water to soak + wash lamb chops
Instructions
CLEANING LAMB CHOPS
- Clean the individually cut lamb chops by trimming excess fat off of the meat and the bone as well.
- Soak the lamb chops in lemon juice/vinegar + enough water to fully immerse the lamb chops in a bowl.
- Let them soak for about 10 minutes.
- Drain the water out of the bowl and let them sit in the bowl for about 5 minutes.
- Now, wash the lamb chops well with cold water.
- Pat the lamb chops dry before continuing to coat them with the spices.
MARINATING
- Combine the seasoning, water, and garlic together in a bowl or Ziploc Bag.
- Mix the lamb chops with the seasoning while massaging the meat portion of the lamb chop.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes, but 3 hours is recommended in the refrigerator.
- 15-30 minutes before cooking, remove the Lamb Chops from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature.
COOKING-PAN SEARED METHOD (recommended)
- Place a non-stick or cast iron pan on the stove top and heat on high.
- Add just a little bit of oil and spread throughout the pan to coat, a little goes a long way
- Place the lamb chops onto the hot pan and let them cook for about 2-3 minutes before flipping (timing will vary based on thickness)
- Cook the second side for an additional 2-3 minutes or until desired temperature and texture.
- TIP: lamb chops cook fairly quick and overcooking them can cause the meat to become chewy.
- Enjoy the lamb chops hot with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice and a cilantro or mint chutney dipping sauce.
OVEN COOKED LAMB CHOPS
- I recommend using this method if you have thicker lamb chops for an even and tender end result.
- Place the oven rack two settings from the top.
- Heat the oven to 500 degrees.
- Once the oven is hot, heat an oven safe pan on the stove top and cook the lamb chop on one side for about 2 minutes.
- Flip the lamb chops over and immediately place the whole pan into the oven.
- Cook for about 2-5 minutes depending on thickness.
- Serve warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a cilantro or mint dipping sauce.
Notes
Recipe Courtesy of The Curry Mommy
MINT CHUTNEY
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
- 1 bunch cilantro
- ¾ oz mint leaves (normally sold in a package)
- 16 oz sour cream, vegan mayo, or greek yogurt
- 1 jalapeno, serrano, thai chili, etc
- 3 cloves garlic
- salt
Instructions
METHOD
- Blend all of the ingredients together.
- Serve cold.
Recipe Courtesy of The Curry Mommy
The Perfect Healthy Avocado Indian Roti Recipe that can be eaten daily!
This soft and healthy Indian Vegetarian Avocado Roti recipe includes whole wheat flour, ripe and creamy avocado, and other fiber rich ingredients. Finally an Indian Avocado recipe that is perfect to eat everyday when using the atta flour that meets your dietary needs.
Avocado Indian Roti Recipe
Do you say roti or rotli?
It’s a matter of where you and your family originate from, but neither is wrong! I grew up calling this thin everyday flatbread rotli because my family originates from Gujarat, India. However, in most other parts of India the name for it is “Roti”. It is also the same word that is used throughout Indonesia, Africa, and the Caribbean. However you like to eat your Roti, there is one thing that we all love about it… the thin, soft, and delicious comfort it brings to our hearts.
How to make healthy roti
You can add many different things to your flour to make the roti healthy for you. This can include veggies, fibers, or even extra protein. The possibilities are endless. If you want to venture out into other options, then be sure to check out my zucchini roti recipe or carrot roti recipe . Both are perfect for kids and adults!
Can roti be given to babies?
Of course! It is a great finger food if you are practicing baby led weaning. My little ones loved eating roti and foods with texture. My tip when it comes to feeding babies roti is to dip the whole roti in water once it is cooked so it will soften the roti. Then you can tear it into small pieces and offer it to your baby. This particular Avocado Roti turns out to cook very soft which makes me believe it is the best option out there to give. Includes healthy fats from avocado and whole grains from wheat flour.
What are avocados in Hindi?
This is the same exact word used in Hindi, Avocado. When I travel to India and speak of avocado, not many natives know what I am referring to. However, Avocados are readily available in many parts of India but you just have to find the right place to go to.
Avocado in India
If you are traveling across India, it might be a bit hard to find avocados. Try going to specialty market that specializes in international fruits and veggies. They are readily available in many parts of India but usually at a higher cost.
Can Avocado be cooked?
Yes! I debated this one too many times before attempting to make this Avocado Roti recipe. The texture of whole wheat atta roti is soft and very tasty! I highly recommend it.
What are some Avocado Indian Recipes
I personally think this is the one that every household needs to try. It is a great everyday food that is packed with healthy fats, carbs, and fiber. Some other ways to use Avocado in Indian Recipes is to make a salad out of it using garlic, jeera, and other spices.
What type of whole wheat should I use?
Any whole grain whole wheat flour works well. I personally love to find an organic variation because that meets my family’s health needs. Try this brand or any other variation available at your local Indian Grocery Store.
How to make Indian Avocado Roti: Step by Step Instructions
Avocado Indian Roti Recipe
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Avocado Roti
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- ▢ 1 medium avocado
- ▢ 1.5 cups whole wheat flour (I use 24 mantra brand organic flour)
- ▢ 1 tablespoon oil of choice
- ▢ 1 tablespoon flax seeds, grounded
- ▢ 1 tablespoon chia seeds, grounded
- ▢ 2-3 tablespoon hot water (amount depends on dough preference)
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ghee
- ▢ all purpose flour for dusting
- ▢ salt (I add ¼ tsp)
- ▢ Additional spices (jalapenos, garlic, turmeric, black pepper, etc)
Instructions
- Mix all of the contents, except ghee, together and kneed into a dough. TIP: You can use a kitchen mixer if you prefer.
- Add the ghee and knead the dough one final time to make the dough smooth.
- Divide the dough into equal parts. I make a total of 12 thin rotli or 10 thicker ones. The size can vary based on your liking.
- Heat a flat plan on medium high heat.
- Roll out a rotli and then place onto the pan (be sure the pan is hot before placing the rotli on it).
- In about 20 seconds flip the rotli over.
- Cook for about 30-40 seconds on the second side and then flip over again OR roast over an open flame.
- HOW TO INFLATE THE ROTLI: As you see small bubbles form, push on them gently with your hand, tongs, or even the bottom of a the pan (authentic grandma method) to give pressure. This will help inflate the rest of the rotli.
- Stack on top of a napkin and top with ghee, butter, or enjoy as is. TIP: They stay hot and soft if stacked one on top of another.
- Serve warm.
- Enjoy! Happy Eating, Folks!
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