Lamb Chops with Mint Oil
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Description
Homemade lamb chops with mint sauce. Very easy to make and full of flavor!
Ingredients
- 8 lamb chops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Directions
- 1. Brush lamb chops with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator, 15 minutes to 2 hours.
- 2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Cook lamb chops until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 3. Combine mint leaves, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a blender; blend until smooth. Drizzle over lamb chops.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 8 chops
calories: 508.4 kcal
carbohydrates: 0.5 g
protein: 28.4 g
saturated fat: 13.4 g
cholesterol: 112.5 mg
sodium: 125.7 mg
fiber: 0.1 g
sugar: 0.1 g
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