Description
A fusion dish combining juicy lamb chops with shrimp fried rice, topped with a creamy and spicy Yum Yum sauce. Perfect for a gourmet weeknight meal or a special dinner for two.
Ingredients
- For the Lamb Chops:
- 2 lamb chops (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- For the Shrimp Fried Rice:
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice (day-old preferred)
- 8-10 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/4 cup peas
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Spicy Yum Yum Sauce:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the lamb chops: Rub chops with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chops 3-4 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until desired doneness. Remove and let rest.
- Cook the shrimp fried rice: Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Push shrimp to the side and scramble the egg. Stir in cooked rice, carrots, peas, and green onions. Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until heated through.
- Make the spicy Yum Yum sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, tomato paste, garlic powder, rice vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve: Plate fried rice and top with seared lamb chops. Drizzle with Yum Yum sauce and garnish with additional green onions if desired.
Notes
- Day-old rice gives the best texture for fried rice.
- Adjust Sriracha in Yum Yum sauce to your spice preference.
- Optional: Add sesame seeds or a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Rice, Fusion
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Fusion