sweet maple lamb chops

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 quart heavy cream, divided
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 6 boneless lamb chops
• 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large onion, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1 clove garlic, diced
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 6 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• mix the egg, 3 cups heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. season the lamb chops with salt and pepper, and dip in the cream mixture. then dredge in the oats to coat. repeat to coat chops completely.
• heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. use tongs to place the coated chops in the hot oil, and fry until browned on both sides. remove from heat, and set aside.
• melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat (you may use the same skillet if the oil has been drained), and cook the lamb chops, onion, and garlic until onion is tender. pour in the maple syrup, and mix in mushrooms and basil. season with salt and pepper. cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes, or until lamb chops are done. remove chops from skillet, reserving sauce.
• mix the remaining cream into the skillet with reserved sauce. bring to a boil. cook and stir until thickened. serve over the lamb chops.