Tequila Sunrise Lamb Chops with Mango Salsa
Tequila Sunrise Lamb Chops with Mango Salsa
40 Min(s)
20 Min(s) Prep
20 Min(s) Cook
Forget serving a cocktail alongside lamb chops; try infusing the taste! Mango salsa adds fruity flavor, and a tequila marinade tenderizes the chops.
What You Need
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8 servings
Original recipe yields 8 servings
1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1/4 cup HEINZ Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. honey, divided
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
8 lamb loin chops (2 lb.), 1 inch thick
1 mango, chopped
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, drained
2 green onions, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped
Please use alcohol responsibly.
Let's Make It
1
Mix dressing mix, 1/2 cup oil, vinegar, tomato juice, tequila, 1/4 cup honey, worcestershire sauce and red pepper until blended. Pour 3/4 cup over chops in shallow dish; turn over to evenly coat. Refrigerate remaining dressing mixture for later use. Refrigerate chops 2 hours to marinate.
2
Meanwhile, combine remaining honey, remaining oil, mangos, pineapples, onions and jalapeño peppers. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3
Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chops from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chops 8 to 10 min. on each side or until done (160°F), brushing occasionally with the reserved dressing mixture. Serve topped with the mango salsa.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Serving Suggestion
Serve with roasted potatoes.
Tip 2
Non-Alcoholic Variation
Substitute chicken broth or water for the tequila.
Tip 3
Special Extra
For extra flavor grill mango slices brushing with some of the reserved dressing mixture; chop and add to remaining salsa ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories
290
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
21%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg
13%
Sodium 370mg
16%
Total Carbohydrates 19g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 17g
34%
Protein 14g
28%
Vitamin A
10%
Vitamin C
15%
Calcium
2%
Iron
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
8 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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alcohol
balsamic vinegar
chile peppers
crushed red pepper flakes
GOOD SEASONS Dressing Mix
green onions
honey
hot peppers
jalapeno peppers
juice
lamb
lamb chops
Lea & Perrins
mangoes
meat
oil
olive oil
pepper flakes
peppers
pineapple
red pepper flakes
salad dressing mix
scallions
tequila
tomato juice
vinegar
worcestershire sauce
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