In this very simple recipe, the spices, mint, garlic, and oil form a crust that helps seal in the lamb's juices. Sautéed carrots and roasted potatoes would be nice on the side.
Recipe information
Total Time
35 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
4 large garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 (1- to 1 1/2-inch-thick) lamb loin chops (about 5 ounces each), trimmed
Fresh mint sprigs
Preparation
Step 1
Place olive oil, chopped fresh mint, minced garlic, salt, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in small bowl; mix well. Spread herb mixture over both sides of lamb chops. Transfer chops to broiler pan. Let stand 10 minutes.
Step 2
Preheat broiler. Broil chops until brown and crusty, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Arrange chops on platter, garnish with fresh mint sprigs, and serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
Nutritional analysis per serving: 506 calories
36.3 g fat (13.9 g saturated fat)
163.3 mg cholesterol
.7 g carbs
.3 g dietary fiber
.4 g net carbs
41.5 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
