Saffron-Butter Lamb Chops with Creamed Cauliflower & Crispy Sage
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Golden-seared lamb chops infused with aromatic saffron and browned butter, paired with silky cauliflower purée and nutty sage crisps. This elegant Mediterranean-inspired dinner delivers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 8 chops lamb chops (1.5 inch thick), about 2 lbs total
- 6 tbsp butter, divided
- 0.25 tsp saffron threads, steeped in 2 tbsp warm water
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs
- 6 cloves garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 medium cauliflower head, chopped into florets
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 12 leaves fresh sage leaves
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- 1
Steep saffron threads in 2 tbsp warm water for 10 minutes while prepping other ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook 12-15 minutes until very tender. Drain well.


