Photography by Baila Gluck
These lamb chops marinate for a few hours, but the actual cook time is very fast – only 10 minutes!
Spiced Mint Lamb Chops
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- Prep Time
- Minutes
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- Cook Time
- Minutes
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- Yield
- 4-6 servings
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh minced mint leaves
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 (¾-inch thick) shoulder lamb chops
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Place all ingredients (except for lamb chops and canola oil) in a small mixing bowl and mix well (alternatively, place all ingredients in food processor and pulse – do not over-process) until mixture becomes a smooth paste.
- Rub a little bit of herb mixture (about 2-3 teaspoons) into both sides of the lamb chops. Transfer lamb chops to a large plate, cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours or overnight.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over high heat until the pan is very hot and oil ripples. Transfer lamb chops to skillet and sear on each side for about 5 minutes – do not move chops until they are ready to be turned over; they should be nicely browned, slightly crusty and lift up easily. (This may produce smoke, so use your exhaust fan!). Transfer chops to platter and garnish with fresh mint sprigs.
- Servings : Serves 4-6
- Ready in : 200 Minutes
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