A taste is all you need of this luxurious lamb appetizer which pairs two exquisite ingredients -- slightly sweet floral cardamom and rich, full-bodied vanilla.
20m
PREP TIME
35m
COOK TIME
226
CALORIES
18
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- Cardamom Lamb Chops
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Ground Cardamom
- 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Ground Saigon Cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Ground Ginger
- 8 loin lamb chops, 1 to 1 1/2-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Sea Salt Grinder
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Coarse Ground Black Pepper
- Rich Vanilla Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
-
2
cups
sliced mixed shiitake
mushrooms
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Substitutions available
/ cremini (baby bella) mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced mixed cremini (baby bella) mushrooms
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
-
1
teaspoon
McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Pure Vanilla Extract
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Substitutions available
/ McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 For the Lamb Chops, mix sugar, cardamom, cumin, cinnamon and ginger in small bowl. Brush lamb chops with oil. Coat with garlic, then spice mixture. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight
- 2 For the Vanilla Sauce, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from skillet. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet on medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir 2 minutes or until softened. Stir in balsamic vinegar and chicken broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half and slightly thickened. Stir in cream, vanilla and mushrooms. Simmer until heated through
- 3 Meanwhile, season lamb chops with sea salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until desired doneness, turning once. Serve lamb chops with Vanilla Sauce
