Lamb cutlets with anchovy and sun-dried tomato butter
Serves 4
Ingredients
8 lean lamb cutlets or 4 loin chops
salt and freshly milled black pepper
for the sun-dried tomato butter
100g unsalted butter, softened
½ x 50g can anchovies, drained and roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped or crushed
25g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
25g pine nuts, toasted
¼ tsp mild chilli powder
Method
To prepare the butter, place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until blended. Put the mixture on a large piece of cling film or foil and mould into a sausage shape. Chill until required.
Season the cutlets or chops and cook under a preheated moderate grill for 6-8 mins. Turn over and cook for a further 3-4 mins. Top each of the cutlets or chops with a disc of the butter. Return to the grill and cook for another 3-4 mins. Serve with crusty bread, any meat juices from the pan and the accompaniments of your choice.
Recipe by appetite magazine at https://www.appetitemag.co.uk/lamb-cutlets-with-anchovy-and-sun-dried-tomato-butter/