Description
These Crumbed Lamb Cutlets are a quick and delicious dish featuring tender lamb coated in a crispy, golden panko breadcrumb crust. Perfectly pan-fried for a beautiful sear and served with fresh salad and minted mayo, this recipe delivers a flavorful meal in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Lamb Cutlets
- 8 lamb cutlets (Frenched or unFrenched are fine)
Breading
- ⅓ cup plain flour (all purpose flour) (43g / 1 ½ oz)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (90g / ~3oz)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon finely cracked black pepper
Cooking
- ½ cup vegetable oil or olive oil (125ml)
Instructions
- Trim the Lamb Cutlets: Remove any excess fat from the lamb cutlets as the quick cooking in the pan will not allow fat to render properly, ensuring a better texture and taste.
- Prepare Breading Stations: Place the plain flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs each in separate high-sided plates. This organization will help in efficiently breading the lamb.
- Breading the Cutlets: Hold each lamb cutlet by the bone and first coat all the meat thoroughly with the flour. Then dip it into the beaten eggs until fully covered, followed by pressing the panko breadcrumbs onto the surface to ensure a good crust.
- Heat the Oil: Warm the vegetable or olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until hot but not smoking, ready for frying.
- Fry the Cutlets: Place the crumbed lamb cutlets in the hot oil and cook each side for about 3 minutes until the exterior is golden brown and crispy, and the meat reaches your preferred doneness.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the cooked cutlets to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil for about a minute, then serve immediately, paired beautifully with salad and minted mayo.
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Notes
- Ensure lamb cutlets are trimmed well to avoid excess fat that won’t crisp properly.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for maximum crunch and texture.
- Maintain medium-high heat to achieve a golden crust without overcooking the lamb.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Minted mayo and fresh salad complement the rich lamb perfectly.
