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Pan Seared Rack of Lamb with Margherita® Salami and Jalapeño Cheddar Polenta

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Total Time:
45 mins
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Skill Level:
Intermediate
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Servings:
2 Servings

An original twist on classic lamb chops, taken to a higher level with authentic salami and creamy cheddar jalapeño polenta.

An original twist on classic lamb chops, taken to a higher level with authentic salami and creamy cheddar jalapeño polenta.

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Pan Seared Rack of Lamb with Margherita® Salami and Jalapeño Cheddar Polenta
alarm
Total Time:
45 mins
school
Skill Level:
Intermediate
restaurant_menu
Servings:
2 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageGenoa Salami
  • 1 Cup Corn Meal1 Cup
  • 3 Cups Water3 Cups
  • 1/2 Stick Butter1/2 Stick
  • Chopped Jalapeños, To Taste
  • 1/4 Cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded1/4 Cup
  • 1 Rack Of Lamb1
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil1/4 Cup
  • 2 Cloves Crushed Garlic2 Cloves
  • 4 Ounces Margherita® Genoa Salami, Diced Small4 Ounces
  • 4 Pickled Cherry Peppers4
  • Rosemary, Salt, Pepper, To Taste

Instructions


  1. In medium sauce pan, diced Margherita® salami is sautéed in small amount of olive oil.

  2. Add water and bring to a boil. Add butter, let melt, and then add corn meal. Add cheddar and jalapeño and cook approximately 5 minutes until blended and smooth. Transfer to flat bottomed container and refrigerate (at least 1 2 hours until firmly set).

  3. Just before serving, heat olive oil, rosemary and garlic to high heat, and then reduce flame. Sear lamb to desired doneness, equally on each side (approximately 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare). Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. Arrange polenta in center of plate, surrounded by 3 lamb chops. Garnish with pickled cherry peppers and rosemary.

There's Italian, and then there's Margherita

Ingredients


  • 1 Cup Corn Meal1 Cup
  • 3 Cups Water3 Cups
  • 1/2 Stick Butter1/2 Stick
  • Chopped Jalapeños, To Taste
  • 1/4 Cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded1/4 Cup
  • 1 Rack Of Lamb1
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil1/4 Cup
  • 2 Cloves Crushed Garlic2 Cloves
  • 4 Ounces Margherita® Genoa Salami, Diced Small4 Ounces
  • 4 Pickled Cherry Peppers4
  • Rosemary, Salt, Pepper, To Taste

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