Luxury Surf and Turf with Lamb Chops and Garlic Butter Shrimp

This Luxury Surf & Turf with Lamb Chops & Garlic Butter Shrimp brings together tender, well-seared lamb, juicy shrimp coated in fragrant garlic butter, and a beautifully spiced rice pilaf for a restaurant-style experience at home. Each component is cooked with intention: the pilaf turns fluffy and golden with aromatic spices, the lamb develops a flavorful crust while staying tender inside, and the shrimp finish with buttery richness and a citrus touch. Plated together, it becomes an elegant, comforting, and flavor-packed dish suitable for special occasions or an elevated dinner.

Ingredients

For the Lamb Chops

• 4 lamb chops
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

For the Shrimp

• 8 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Fresh parsley, chopped

For the Rice Pilaf

• 1½ cups basmati rice
• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• ½ tsp ground turmeric
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Garnish

• Fresh rosemary sprigs
• Chopped parsley
  

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