Rustic Mint Pan-Seared Lamb (Printable Version)

Tender lamb chops seared and served with a bright, herbaceous mint sauce for a quick, satisfying dinner.

# What You Need:

→ Lamb

01 - 8 small lamb loin or rib chops, approximately 1 inch thick
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)

→ Mint Sauce

07 - 1 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
08 - ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
09 - 1 small shallot, minced
10 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
11 - 2 teaspoons honey
12 - ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
13 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat lamb chops dry with paper towels. Rub both sides with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary.
02 - Heat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until hot.
03 - Place lamb chops in a single layer in the skillet. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness. Transfer to a plate, loosely cover with foil, and rest for 5 minutes.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine mint, parsley, shallot, red wine vinegar, and honey. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while stirring. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Serve lamb chops warm, drizzled with the mint sauce. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy weeknight dinner
  • Fresh herb flavor
02 -
  • For extra flavor, marinate the lamb chops in olive oil, rosemary, and garlic for up to 2 hours before cooking
  • Substitute apple cider vinegar for red wine vinegar if preferred
03 -
  • Marinate lamb for maximum flavor depth
  • Use fresh herbs for best taste
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