Fried Lamb Chops
(Costolette di Agnello Fritte)
Ingredients:
8 single-rib lamb chops
2 eggs
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano cheese
3/4 cup dry unflavored bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
Trim all fat from lamb chops.
Beat eggs with salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
Spread flour on aluminum foil.
Combine Parmigiano cheese and bread crumbs in a small bowl.
Spread on a second piece of foil.
Coat chops lightly with flour.
Dip chops in beaten eggs, then coat with bread crumb mixture.
Press mixture onto chops with the palms of your hands.
Let coated chops stand 10 to 15 minutes.
Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet.
When butter foams, add chops.
Cook over medium heat until meat has a light-golden crust, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Drain chops on paper towels.
Place chops on a warm platter.
Season with salt.
Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.