"Burned Fingers" Lamb Chops (Lamb Chops "Scottadita") Recipe

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   In the bowl of a food processor, combine lemon zest, 1 bunch mint, sugar and 1 tsp.

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   each salt and pepper, and buzz till mix is the texture of coarse sand.

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   Rub each chop well with a small amount of the mix, cover chops and set aside.

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   Bring about 3 qts of water to a boil.

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   Set up an ice bath large sufficient to hold all of the mint and lemon balm and set it next to the stove.

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   Blanch the mint and lemon balm in the boiling water till tender, about 45 seconds.

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   Remove from water and immediately immerse in the ice bath.

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   When completely cooled, remove herbs and drain well.

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   Place herbs in the bowl of a food processor and pulse 15 seconds.

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    Slowly drizzle in 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil and pulse till emulsified.

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    Don't over-process.

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    Preheat the grill.

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    Grill each chop till medium-rare, about 5 min on each side.

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    Serve with the lemon balm pesto.

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    This recipe yields 4 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.