Broiled Lamb with Cilantro-Papaya Salsa




Broiled Lamb with Cilantro-Papaya Salsa

Plain couscous pairs well with these succulent Indian-spiced lamb chops. Top the chops with a zesty fruit salsa for extra flavor.
Yield

6 servings (serving size: 2 lamb chops and 1/4 cup salsa)
Ingredients

* 2 teaspoons garam masala
* 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 12 (3-ounce) lamb loin chops, trimmed
* 1 cup diced peeled papaya (about 1 medium)
* 1/2 cup prechopped red onion
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeño pepper

Preparation

Preheat broiler.

Combine garam masala, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
Rub both sides of lamb chops with garam masala mixture.
Arrange lamb in a single layer on a broiler pan;
broil 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
Remove from heat; sprinkle lamb with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

While lamb cooks, combine papaya and remaining ingredients; stir well.
Serve with lamb.


Nutritional Information

Calories:
160 (32% from fat)
Fat:
5.6g (sat 2g,mono 2.2g,poly 0.5g)
Protein:
19.7g
Carbohydrate:
7.2g
Fiber:
1.5g
Cholesterol:
61mg
Iron:
1.9mg
Sodium:
261mg
Calcium:
34mg


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