Grilled Lamb Chops With Blueberry Lemon Reduction

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"This succulent dish pairs the assertive taste of lamb with the delicate taste of blueberries....it is simply at its best!! Marinate the lamb for at least two hours and grill for 2-3 minutes per side. To serve, drizzle with warm and savoury blueberry sauce."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• LAMB

• 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb loin lamb or 1 lb rib chop
• salt and pepper

• BLUEBERRY REDUCTION

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons onions, finely minced
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon rosemary, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup blueberry juice
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
• 1 1⁄2 cups europe's best woodland blueberries, frozen

directions

1. LAMB: Combine first 4 ingredients and spread all over lamb. Marinate in refrigerator for at least two hours.
2. Lightly grease BBQ grill or grill pan and heat on high. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper and grill 2-3 minutes per side, until required doneness. Remove to a covered platter.
3. FOR REDUCTION: Melt butter in skillet and add onion, garlic and rosemary. Cook untl fragrant and translucent, about two minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and cook over medium heat until reduced by half. Add blueberry juice., salt and pepper and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add blueberries and cook until warmed. Remove from heat and add lemon juice. Arrange lamb chops on platter and drizzle with reduction.
4. Serve immediately.