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Lamb Sweetbreads Sautéed in Butter and Olive Oil

Lamb Sweetbreads Sautéed in Butter and Olive Oil

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    coffeefoodwritergirl's Notes: Lamb sweetbreads are so delicate and flavorful. We make them at home a lot in the Spring and into the Summer (when lamb is in season). They are quick and relatively easy to make and a nice...

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Serves 10-12 as an appetizer

  1. (If your butcher has not already cleaned them...) Clean the sweetbreads by removing the membrane lining and cutting off visible excess fat tissue. Wash and dry thoroughly.

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  2. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika.

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  3. Sauté in a combination of ½ butter and ½ olive oil over medium heat until golden (about 4 minutes per side depending on size.) You don’t want to dry them out, but you want them fully cooked.

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  4. Eat while hot – like chips!

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