Homemade lamb chops with mint sauce. Very easy to make and full of flavor!
Ingredients
- lamb chops: 8 piece
- olive oil: 2 Tbsp (divided)
- fresh rosemary: 2 tsp (chopped)
- salt and ground black pepper: (to taste)
- mint leaves: 0.25 cup
- extra-virgin olive oil: 3 Tbsp
- lemon juice: 1 Tbsp
- lemon zest: 1 tsp
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Stages of cooking
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Make the lamb chops: Brush chops with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator, 15 minutes to 2 hours.
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Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Add chops and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
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While the chops are cooking, make the mint oil: Combine mint leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a blender; blend until smooth.
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Drizzle mint oil over chops.