Sunday, December 31, 2006

Lime & Coconut Lamb

I seem to always be making something with lime and coconut (check my recipe index and you'll see what I mean) but darn it those flavors are really good together.

In this easy and fast recipe they're coupled with a killer lamb and curry that will guarantee me a mention in your will. Note that green curry paste, rather than regular paste, is called for which has coriander, cumin and lime as the main ingredients and gives it the spicy kick Andrew loves.

2 pounds lamb chops
8 oz cream of coconut
2 t peanut or corn oil
1-2 minced garlic cloves
2 t grated fresh ginger
2 T Thai green curry paste
grated rind and juice of 1 lime
salt and pepper
2 T chopped fresh cilantro plus extra for garnish
cooked rice for side

Saute garlic and ginger on high for 2-3 minutes then add chops and brown on both sides. Stir in curry paste and coconut milk. Add lime rind and juice. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer five minutes or until chops are tender. Stir in cilantro and serve with rice and garnished with fresh cilantro.

13 comments:

Kate said...

Looks and sounds delicious. Thank you for posting that!

Sandra said...

Not a lamb girl ... but boy is my husband ... he'd die for this one ... I am going to borrow this recepie to surprise him.

Happy New year to you!

Anonymous said...

This sounds so yummy! I would love to make it but I don't think my family would eat it.

Lawyer Mama said...

Oh, that sounds yummy!

Girlplustwo said...

yum. i want to move to alaska just so i can come over for dinner.

really.

Sandy said...

It sounds terribly delicious!

Do you think I could substitute chicken for the lamb?

Kristina Wall Brown said...

Thanks for the recipes that are easy but look and taste fabulous! I love to make a big impression without a big lot of work.

Unknown said...

That sounds really good..My hubby is Greek and I wish I could could cook good lamb for him

Anonymous said...

Do you remember that song from the 70's that goes"

"You put da lime in da coconut and drink it all up..."?

That's what coconut and lime anything remind me of!

Happy New Year!!!

K T Cat said...

I'm going to go get some lamb today and try this one.

Le laquet said...

Sounds delicious ~ going to try that one :o)

Unknown said...

I've been looking for a recipe with a different taste for my Celebrity Foods lamb chops. I am going to give this a try this evening. Thanks so much.

Batidos de proteinas said...

Seems delicious!