Chuck and the First Peoples' Kitchen

Lamb heart with chimichurri

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt + more for seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper + more for seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 lamb hearts, cleaned and thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, add the parsley, cilantro, chives, garlic, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and the olive oil. Mix everything together and set aside. 
  2. Place a medium sauté pan over medium high heat and add the butter.
  3. Season the thinly sliced heart with salt and pepper.
  4. Once the butter is melted and foaming, add the heart and cook, stirring often for about 2-3 minutes, until the heart is cooked to medium and the butter is lightly browned.
  5. Spoon the pieces of heart onto a serving plate as well as the browned butter.
  6. Drizzle the chimichurri all over and serve.