Crispy Garlic Lamb Bites over Lemon Potato Cake

Slice lamb chops into 3cm bite-sized pieces. Season with 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, and minced garlic. Toss well and set aside to marinate while you prepare the potato cake.

Thinly slice potatoes (3mm rounds). Zest both lemons and juice one. Grate cheddar cheese. Mince parsley for finishing.

Toss potato slices with 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Arrange half the slices in a tight, overlapping circle on a microwave-safe plate lined with parchment.

Sprinkle with half the breadcrumbs and half the cheddar. Add remaining potato slices in another tight layer. Top with remaining breadcrumbs and cheese.

Microwave on high 5 minutes until potatoes are just tender. Let rest 2 minutes—this carryover finishes the cook.

Flip the potato cake onto a plate, then transfer to a hot skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy on the bottom. If needed, press gently with a spatula.

Slide back onto the microwave plate and give it 1 final minute to set the center. Keep warm.

Mix 80g breadcrumbs with 3 tbsp olive oil and minced garlic (4 cloves). Toss the lamb pieces in this coating until evenly covered.

Heat a skillet over high heat with 1 tbsp olive oil until shimmering. Working in batches to avoid crowding, sear lamb bites 2 minutes per side until deep golden and caramelized at edges.

Transfer lamb to a microwave-safe dish. Give them 45 seconds on high in the microwave—this finishes the center without overcooking the exterior. Rest 1 minute.

In the same skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil and remaining minced garlic (2 cloves). Cook 30 seconds until fragrant but not brown. Add lemon juice from 1 lemon and let bubble 20 seconds. Remove from heat.

Plate the lemon potato cake in the center of a serving platter. Arrange crispy garlic lamb bites around and over the cake. Drizzle the garlic-lemon pan sauce over everything. Finish with freshly chopped parsley and a light squeeze of extra lemon juice.