Herb Crusted Lamb Cutlets

Every season on master-chef, someone always seems to make a herb crusted rack of lamb or lamb cutlets. Every time I see it, I say hmmm I should try that. Finally got around to doing it lol. Feel free to adjust the crumb mixture depending on the nuts and herbs you prefer :)

Ingredients: 

5 Lamb Cutlets

Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

1/2 Tsp Black Sesame Seeds

1/2 Tsp Sumac

1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder

3 Tbsp Almond Meal (Can substitute this with any other ground nuts you like Eg. Pistachio, Walnut etc.)

1 Tsp Fresh Thyme

1 Tsp Fresh Olive Leaf (Can substitute with Rosemary if you don't have Olive Leaf)

Method:

Finely chop thyme and olive leaf.

Mix this with the salt, pepper, sesame seeds, sumac, garlic powder & almond meal.

Wash and dry the lamb cutlets.

Brush the cutlets with olive oil on both sides.

Dip the cutlets in the crumb mixture and coat well.

Press mixture onto cutlets firmly.

Heat a grill pan on medium heat. You dont need to add any oil into the pan as the olive oil and fat on the cutlets will be enough.

Pan fry the cutlets for about 4 minutes each side for medium, for well done about 6 minutes a side. take care not to keep turning or moving them as the crumb mixture will fall off. When almost cooked, stand cutlets upright to brown the sides.

Can be served with salad, rice, or potato wedges. Enjoy!