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Lamb Rib Chops Saltimbocca


Lamb Chops Saltimbocca is a fun twist on the classic veal dish. Creamy mozzarella cheese, sage and prosciutto combine with tender lamb for a memorable entrée. Serve with pasta and your favorite vegetables.
Source: Aussie Lamb
Serving Size 4
Cook Time 10 mins.

Ingredients


  • 2 lamb racks, cut into quarters (2 chops each)
  • 2 mozzarella balls, cut into 4 equal slices
  • 8 large sage leaves
  • 8 thin prosciutto slices
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • 2 tablespoons chicken stock
  • White wine
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Preparation


  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Make a deep pocket in each lamb chop. Stuff the pocket with one slice of mozzarella cheese.
  3. Place one sage leaf on top of each chop and wrap each with one slice of prosciutto.
  4. Heat an ovenproof frying pan to medium-high, add a splash of olive oil, and sear the chops for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
  5. Transfer pan to the oven and cook 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and place over medium heat. Deglaze the pan with the stock and white wine.
  6. Allow to bubble and quickly stir in the butter, adjust seasoning and serve immediately.

Lamb Rib Chops Saltimbocca

Lamb Chops Saltimbocca is a fun twist on the classic veal dish. Creamy mozzarella cheese, sage and prosciutto combine with tender lamb for a memorable entrée. Serve with pasta and your favorite vegetables.
4 Cook: 10 mins.

Preparation


  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Make a deep pocket in each lamb chop. Stuff the pocket with one slice of mozzarella cheese.
  3. Place one sage leaf on top of each chop and wrap each with one slice of prosciutto.
  4. Heat an ovenproof frying pan to medium-high, add a splash of olive oil, and sear the chops for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
  5. Transfer pan to the oven and cook 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and place over medium heat. Deglaze the pan with the stock and white wine.
  6. Allow to bubble and quickly stir in the butter, adjust seasoning and serve immediately.
Source: Aussie Lamb

Ingredients

  • 2 lamb racks, cut into quarters (2 chops each)
  • 2 mozzarella balls, cut into 4 equal slices
  • 8 large sage leaves
  • 8 thin prosciutto slices
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • 2 tablespoons chicken stock
  • White wine
  • 1 tablespoon butter