Omani Lamb with Apricot and Almond Sauce
Slow-simmered lamb chops bathed in a sweet-tart sauce of dried apricots and toasted almonds, evoking Omani culinary heritage. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs lamb chops, dried apricots, slivered almonds for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (1 inch thick) lamb chops
- 1/4 cup, chopped dried apricots
- 2 tbsp slivered almonds
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Season 4 lamb chops with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp cumin on both sides.
- Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add lamb chops and sear for 3 minutes per side until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots and 2 tbsp slivered almonds, stirring for 1 minute until apricots soften.
- Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp lemon juice, then return lamb chops to skillet. Simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, turning chops occasionally, until sauce thickens and coats the meat.
