Braaied Lamb Chops with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

Lamb Chops

• 8 lamb loin or rib chops
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp BlixSam Smoke Craft Spice
• 1 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Creamy Mushroom Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter
• 250 g mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup fresh cream
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

1. Preheat a braai, grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. Drizzle the lamb chops with the olive oil.
3. Season both sides with BlixSam Smoke Craft Spice, Garlic Melt, salt and black pepper.
4. Braai the chops for 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preferred doneness.
5. Remove from the heat, cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
7. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden.
8. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
9. Add the beef stock and Dijon mustard, then simmer for 2 minutes.
10. Stir in the fresh cream and cook gently for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season to taste.
11. Stir through the chopped parsley.
12. Spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over the lamb chops and serve immediately.

BlixSam Tip

• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Grilled asparagus
• Roasted baby potatoes
• Garlic bread
• Iced tea or a glass of red wine