Grilled Lamb Chops with Shrimp, Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, and Rice

Ingredients:
For the Grilled Lamb Chops:
4 lamb chops π
2 tbsp olive oil π«
2 tsp rosemary (fresh or dried) πΏ
1 tsp garlic powder π§
Salt and pepper to taste π§
1 tbsp lemon juice π
For the Shrimp:
8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined π€
1 tbsp olive oil π«
1 tsp garlic powder π§
1 tsp paprika πΆοΈ
Salt and pepper to taste π§
1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped) πΏ
For the Mashed Potatoes:
4 large potatoes (peeled and cubed) π₯
1/2 cup milk π₯
1/4 cup butter π§
Salt and pepper to taste π§
1/4 cup sour cream (optional) π¦
For the Asparagus:
1 bunch asparagus π±
1 tbsp olive oil π«
Salt and pepper to taste π§
1/2 tsp garlic powder π§
For the Rice:
1 cup basmati rice π
2 cups chicken broth π
1 tbsp olive oil π«
Salt to taste π§
Instructions:
Grill the Lamb Chops:
Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
Rub the lamb chops with olive oil, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper π§.
Grill for 3-4 minutes per side (for medium-rare), or until your desired doneness is reached π. Drizzle with lemon juice after grilling πΏ.
Cook the Shrimp:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat π€.
Season the shrimp with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper π§.
SautΓ© the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and fully cooked. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley πΏ.
Make the Mashed Potatoes:
Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water for about 15-20 minutes, until fork-tender π₯.
Drain and return to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper π§, and mash until smooth. Add sour cream for a creamy texture, if desired π¦.
Prepare the Asparagus:
Preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C) or use a skillet.
Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder π§π±.
Roast in the oven for 10-12 minutes or sautΓ© in the skillet until tender-crisp π₯.
Cook the Rice:
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat π.
Add rice and toast for 2-3 minutes, then add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through π.
Serve: Plate the grilled lamb chops, shrimp, mashed potatoes, asparagus, and rice for a delicious, well-rounded meal π₯π.
Enjoy Your Meal! π A satisfying dish with juicy lamb chops, succulent shrimp, creamy mashed potatoes, crisp asparagus, and flavorful riceβperfect for a hearty dinner!