Lamb With Pear Compote

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 pear, cored and diced (about 1 cup)
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 pinch cardamom
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 -6 teaspoons boneless lamb chops, cut thin
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Recipe

• 1 1. soak raisins in hot water for 5 minutes. meanwhile, combine pear, walnuts and cardamom in a small bowl. drain raisins and add to bowl.
• 2 2. melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. season one side of the lamb cutlets with 1/8 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
• 3 3. place lamb, seasoned side down in hot skillet and cook 2 minutes. season with other side with another 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. flip over lamb and cook an additional 2 minutes. remove to a plate or platter. cover with foil to keep warm.
• 4 4. add pear mixture and sugar to skillet cook 1 minute. remove skillet from heat and spoon pear compote over lamb. serve immediately.