Pan Seared Lamb Chops Shisa Nyama

The weather not playing along?  Achieve a Shisa nyama style without needing to be outside.

This tasty recipe is both nostalgic and delicious! Inspired by traditional South African barbecue, these lamb chops are perfectly seasoned, then pan-seared to create a crispy crust while keeping the inside juicy and tender.

Serve them with a side of chakalaka or creamy pap for a true shisa nyama experience!

INGREDIENTS

• 3 Tbsp cooking oil or preferred oil
• 2 Tbsp garlic, minced plus extra 1 extra Tsp
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 Tsp Hinds Spices Steak and Chops
• 1 Tsp Hinds Spices Mixed Herbs
• 2 Tsp Hinds Spices Paprika
• Salt and Hinds Spices Black pepper
• 800g lamb chops, French trimmed (optional)
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 sachet Bull Brand seasoning in ½ cup water
• ¼ Tsp Hinds Spices Cayenne Pepper
• ½ Tsp Hinds Spices Black Pepper
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

METHOD

1. In a small bowl add oil, garlic, lemon zest, Hinds Steak and Chops spice, Hinds Mixed Herbs, Hinds Paprika, Hinds Black Pepper, and salt. With a spoon mix everything together to make a marinade.
2. In a flat tray lay the chops flat on a single layer and drizzle over each with the spice and herb marinade. Rub the marinade to coat both sides and every corner of the chops.
3. Clingwrap or cover the tray and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour.
4. Once the chops are marinated, you are ready to cook.
5. Heat sautéing pan over medium-high heat.
6. Once the pan is hot, sear the chops on each side for up to 2 minutes then remove the chops from the pan and set aside to rest.
7. Turn the heat down to medium-low. Add butter and the extra teaspoon of minced garlic to the pan and cook for one minute making sure you don’t burn it.
8. Next whisk in the brown stock and cayenne pepper. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly about 2 minutes.
9. Add chops back into the pan, baste with sauce, and continue to cook the chops until they are at your level of preference. Sprinkle with Hinds Black Pepper and remove chops from pan and place on serving platter.
10. Garnish with parsley and serve with your favorite sides; pap and relish.

ALSO SEE: LAMB CHOPS WITH MINTY COLESLAW

Lamb chops with minty coleslaw

[Article supplied by Tincan]