Lamb Chops with Asparagus

This makes a wonderful low carb meal – Roasted Lamb with Asparagus!

photo by adactio

INGREDIENTS:

8 rib or loin lamb chops

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 clove garlic, peeled

2 pounds asparagus, trimmed

2 tablespoons olive oil

Lemon wedges for serving

DIRECTIONS:

Heat a gas or charcoal grill or the broiler until very hot. Put the rack about 4 inches from the heat source. Sprinkle the chops with salt and pepper. Cut the garlic in half and rub all over the meat.
Brush the asparagus with the oil and season with salt. When grill is hot add the asparagus, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the spears can be pierced with a knife.
Add the chops to the grill and brown them nicely on both sides, about 2 to 2 ½ minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook. Remove to a plate with asparagus and serve with lemon wedges.

Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp

This Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp recipe makes a low carb meal and it’s delicious!

photo by mccun934

INGREDIENTS:

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup olive oil

¼ cup tomato sauce

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons cilantro

½ teaspoon Ancho chili powder

½ teaspoon salt

2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large mixing bowl combine the garlic, oil, tomato sauce, lime juice and cilantro. Season with chili powder and salt. Mix thoroughly.
2. Add the shrimp and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat. Lightly oil the grate.
4. Remove the shrimp from the bowl and thread onto skewers. (If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes.)
5. Grill for 3 minutes on each side or until pink and opaque all the way through.