Savory Lamb Chops with Shrimp Fried Rice

Ingredients:
3-4 lamb chops
½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain rice (preferably day old)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup peas (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup diced red onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2-3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil (plus more for lamb)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp butter
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: Drizzle of hoisin or teriyaki sauce for serving

Directions:
Preheat and Season Lamb:
1.1. Season the lamb chops with salt, pepper, and a little sesame oil.
1.2. Grill or sear the lamb chops in a hot skillet until they are browned and cooked to your liking, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Let them rest.

Cook the Shrimp:
2.1. Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper.
2.2. Sear the shrimp in the same pan until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side. Set aside.

Prepare the Fried Rice:
3.1. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil and butter.
3.2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
3.3. Stir in the peas.

Scramble the Eggs:
4.1. Push the vegetables to the side of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs.
4.2. Scramble the eggs until cooked, then mix everything together.

Add the Rice:
5.1. Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps.
5.2. Toss the rice until it is heated through.

Season the Rice:
6.1. Drizzle in the soy sauce and sesame oil.
6.2. Stir until the rice is well coated and everything is mixed together.

Serve:
7.1. Top the fried rice with the seared lamb chops and shrimp.
7.2. If desired, finish with a drizzle of hoisin or teriyaki sauce.
7.3. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious meal!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | Kcal: Approximately 500 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings

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