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Saffron-Butter Lamb Chops with Creamed Cauliflower & Crispy Sage

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Saffron-Butter Lamb Chops with Creamed Cauliflower & Crispy Sage

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
  • 1/4 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
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 12 leaves fresh sage leaves
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

  1. 1

    Steep saffron threads in 2 tbsp warm water for 10 minutes while prepping other ingredients.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook 12-15 minutes until very tender. Drain well.

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