Macadamia-Crusted Lamb Chops with Lemon Myrtle Jus

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Succulent lamb chops crusted with chopped macadamia nuts and herbs, served with a fragrant lemon myrtle-infused jus. This Australian-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs lamb rib chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 8 lamb rib chops evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a shallow dish, mix 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts with 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary.
  3. Step 3: Press each lamb chop into the macadamia mixture, coating all sides firmly.
  4. Step 4: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the crusted lamb chops and sear for 3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked to medium rare.
  5. Step 5: Remove chops and rest on a warm plate.
  6. Step 6: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp butter and 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots; sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
  7. Step 7: Stir in 1 tsp lemon myrtle powder and pour in 1 cup beef or lamb stock, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce reduces slightly.
  8. Step 8: Finish the jus by stirring in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, then pour over lamb chops before serving.

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