Lamb Schnitzelwith Caper and Mint Butter, Pickled Onions and Pickled Cucumbers
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- 14 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. Tender lamb cutlets are pounded thin, breaded, and fried to a golden crisp, then finished with a bright mint‑caper butter. Served alongside tangy pickled onions and cucumbers, the dish balances earthy toasted spices with fresh acidity for a memorable dinner.
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Method
Pat the lamb cutlets dry, then season both sides with salt, black pepper, the toasted cumin seeds, and toasted coriander seeds.
Place the flour, beaten egg, and plain bread crumbs in three shallow dishes, seasoning the flour with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Dredge each cutlet first in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten egg, and finally press into the bread crumbs to coat evenly; set the coated cutlets on a plate.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Cutlets are coated evenly in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat until it shimmers (about 2 minutes).
Add the schnitzels to the skillet in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd; fry for 3–4 minutes per side, or until the coating is deep golden and the meat is cooked through (internal temperature 145°F/145°F).
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Crust deepens to golden as lamb cooks through.
While the schnitzels are frying, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in the chopped mint and drained capers; keep warm.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Mint and capers mix into the melted butter.
Transfer the cooked schnitzels to a paper‑towel‑lined plate to drain briefly, then arrange on a serving platter.
Spoon a generous dollop of the warm mint‑caper butter over each schnitzel, allowing it to melt into the crust.
Scatter the sliced pickled onions and pickled cucumbers around the platter for a bright, acidic contrast.
Serve immediately while hot, with optional lemon wedges or a simple green salad.
Tips while you cook
- Toast spices before seasoning
- Toast the cumin and coriander seeds, then season the lamb cutlets with them.
- Heat oil until it shimmers
- Heat the vegetable oil until it shimmers (about 2 minutes) before adding the schnitzels.
- Drain briefly on paper towels
- After frying, transfer the schnitzels to a paper‑towel‑lined plate to drain briefly before serving.
- Keep mint‑caper butter warm
- Melt the butter with mint and capers over low heat and keep it warm for spooning over the schnitzels.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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