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Lamb Chops with Shrimp Alfredo and Broccolini

A comforting dish that combines tender lamb chops, creamy shrimp Alfredo, and bright broccolini, perfect for special dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 700
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lamb
  • 4 pieces lamb chops Tender cuts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or thyme, finely chopped Herbs for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For searing
  • 1 tablespoon butter For basting
For the Pasta
  • 10 oz fettuccine pasta Main pasta component
  • 8 to 10 large pieces shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons butter For sautéing
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced For flavoring the sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream For the Alfredo sauce
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese For flavor and creaminess
  • Salt and black pepper to taste For seasoning
For the Broccolini
  • 1 bunch broccolini Fresh vegetable
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing broccolini

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season lamb chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chopped herbs. Let rest at room temperature.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sear lamb chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add 1 tablespoon butter, baste, and set aside to rest.
  2. Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  3. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant, add shrimp, and cook until pink.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and simmer. Stir in Parmesan until smooth. Add pasta and toss to coat, loosening with pasta water as needed. Season with salt and black pepper, and finish with parsley.
  5. Sauté broccolini in 1 tablespoon olive oil until tender crisp and lightly charred, seasoning with salt.
Plating
  1. Plate Alfredo pasta, lamb chops, and broccolini. Serve hot with garnish of parsley and pepper.

Notes

Serve this dish on warm plates to keep the sauce silky. Consider pairing it with a comforting baked casserole for extra heartiness.