Broiled Lamb with Cilantro-Papaya Salsa

Plain couscous pairs well with these succulent Indian-spiced lamb chops. Top the chops with a zesty fruit salsa for extra flavor.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2 lamb chops and 1/4 cup salsa)

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons  garam masala
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt, divided
• 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper
• 12  (3-ounce) lamb loin chops, trimmed
• 1  cup  diced peeled papaya (about 1 medium)
• 1/2  cup  prechopped red onion
• 1/4  cup  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1  tablespoon  fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon  chopped jalapeño pepper

Preparation

Preheat broiler.

Combine garam masala, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Rub both sides of lamb chops with garam masala mixture. Arrange lamb in a single layer on a broiler pan; broil 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from heat; sprinkle lamb with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

While lamb cooks, combine papaya and remaining ingredients; stir well. Serve with lamb.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

160 (32% from fat)

Fat:

5.6g (sat 2g,mono 2.2g,poly 0.5g)

Protein:

19.7g

Carbohydrate:

7.2g

Fiber:

1.5g

Cholesterol:

61mg

Iron:

1.9mg

Sodium:

261mg

Calcium:

34mg