Seared Lamb Chops With Minted Spaghetti Squash Recipe | Real Simple Recipes

By miss5elements

Dinner

Ingredients

• 1 small spaghetti squash (3 pounds)
• 3 T olive oil
• 4 small lamb shoulder chops (about 2 1/2 pounds; 1 inch thick)
• 1/2 t ground cumin
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 c fresh mint, sliced

Preparation

Step 1

Cut 1/2 inch from both ends of the squash and cut in half lengthwise.
Steam, cut-side down until tender.
Let cool for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 1T of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the lamb with the cumin, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper.
Cook to the desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Scoop out and discard the squash seeds.
With a fork, gently scrape the strands of squash flesh into a bowl.
Toss with the scallions, mint, the remaining 2T of oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Serve with the lamb.