Chile-Rubbed Lamb Chops with Pumpkin Seed Sauce Recipe

Name: Chile-Rubbed Lamb Chops with Pumpkin Seed Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup loosely packed mint leaves; 1 small shallot, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds; 1 serrano chile, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; Salt; 2 tablespoons mild chile powder, such as chimayo; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Four 1/2-pound lamb loin chops

Servings: persons

1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
1/4 cup loosely packed mint leaves
1 small shallot, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds
1 serrano chile, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons peanut oil
Salt
2 tablespoons mild chile powder, such as chimayo
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Four 1/2-pound lamb loin chops

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a blender or food processor, puree the cilantro, mint, shallot, pumpkin seeds, serrano, water, lime juice, 2 tablespoons of the oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
3
On a plate, combine the chile powder with the cumin, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4
Rub the chile mixture all over the lamb chops.
5
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large ovenproof skillet.
6
Add the lamb chops and cook over moderately high heat until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
7
Transfer to the oven and bake for about 12 minutes for medium-rare meat.
8
Transfer the chops to large plates and serve with the sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, 1/4 cup loosely packed mint leaves, 1 small shallot, coarsely chopped, 1 1/2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds, and more.

Yes, Chile-Rubbed Lamb Chops with Pumpkin Seed Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chile-Rubbed Lamb Chops with Pumpkin Seed Sauce

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