Smoky, spicy, and sweet—these pan-seared lamb chops are glazed with a harissa-honey blend, paired with fluffy herb-infused couscous and finished with charred lemon and orange slices for brightness and visual flair.
🧑🍳 Overview
- Difficulty: Medium
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: ~45 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Cuisine: North African–inspired
📝 Ingredients
For the Lamb Chops:
- 4 lamb chops (frenched if desired)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp harissa paste
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Herbed Couscous:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiling water or broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint (optional)
- Zest of 1 lemon
To Serve:
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 small orange, sliced
- Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley, mint, or dill)
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Marinate the Lamb
- Season lamb chops with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix harissa paste, honey, and lemon juice.
- Rub mixture over the lamb and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
2. Prepare the Couscous
- Place couscous in a bowl with olive oil and salt.
- Pour boiling water or broth over, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and stir in herbs and lemon zest. Set aside.
3. Sear the Lamb & Char Citrus
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear lamb chops 3–4 minutes per side, until caramelized and cooked to your liking.
- In the same pan, quickly sear citrus slices until charred and fragrant (1–2 minutes).
4. Plate & Serve
- Spoon couscous onto plates and top with lamb chops.
- Garnish with charred citrus and fresh herbs.
🍽️ Nutritional Highlights (approx. per serving)
- Calories: ~520
- Protein: 35g
- Carbs: 28g
- Fat: 30g
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📂 Categories
- Main Categories: Meat, Dinner
- Additional Tags:
- Lamb Recipes
- Harissa Glaze
- Sweet & Spicy Mains
- Couscous Side Dish
- North African Inspired
- Charred Citrus
- Medium Difficulty
- Modern Weeknight Meals