
Lamb Chops with Lavender
Ingredients
| 8 | lamb rib chops | |
| 2 Tbsp | 30 ml | olive oil |
| 4 cloves | garlic, sliced | |
| 4 | fresh thyme sprigs | |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | dried culinary lavender |
| to taste | salt | |
| to taste | black pepper | |
| 1 | lemon | |
| 1 bunch | asparagus |
Instructions
Reconstructed method (the source page is photo-only; quantities are classic proportions):
- Pat 8 lamb rib chops dry. Season generously all over with salt and pepper. Crush 1 tsp dried culinary lavender with the leaves from 2 thyme sprigs and press lightly onto both sides of the chops.
- Press Sauté on the Instant Pot and, when hot, add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Working in batches so as not to crowd the pot, sear the chops until deeply browned, about 1–2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and press Cancel.
- Add the sliced garlic and the remaining thyme sprigs to the pot and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in 1/2 cup water (or broth) and deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the chops and any juices to the pot. Lock the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and Pressure Cook (Manual) on High for 1 minute for medium-rare (add a minute for more well-done).
- Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick-release the rest. Transfer the chops to a board and tent loosely with foil to rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, roast the asparagus: toss trimmed asparagus with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast in a 425 F / 220 C oven for 8–10 minutes until tender-crisp. (Alternatively, steam it on a rack in the pot for 1–2 minutes.)
- Plate the chops with the roasted asparagus. Garnish with fresh lavender sprigs and thyme, scatter the sliced garlic over, and serve with a lemon half to squeeze over the top.