Herb Crusted Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto Recipe

Name: Herb Crusted Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 whole Lamb Chops; Olive Oil; 2 teaspoons Dried Rosemary; 2 teaspoons Dried Thyme; 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Butter; 3/4 cups Packed Fresh Mint Leaves; 1/4 cups Flat Leaf Parsley; 2 whole Green Onions, Cut In Fourths; 2 cloves Garlic; 1/2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice; 1 Tablespoon Parmesan, Grated; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 teaspoons Salt

Servings: persons

6 whole Lamb Chops
Olive Oil
2 teaspoons Dried Rosemary
2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1 Tablespoon Butter
3/4 cups Packed Fresh Mint Leaves
1/4 cups Flat Leaf Parsley
2 whole Green Onions, Cut In Fourths
2 cloves Garlic
1/2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest
1- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Parmesan, Grated
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoons Salt

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Season room temperature lamb chops liberally on both sides with olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper.
3
Melt butter in a hot oven proof skillet (preferably cast iron) and add lamb chops.
4
Cook 3-4 minutes, until a crust develops.
5
Flip lamb chops over and insert a meat thermometer.
6
Place in oven for about 8-10 minutes until thermometer reads 125 degrees F (for medium rare).
7
Combine pesto ingredients in a food processor and let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving with the chops.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 whole Lamb Chops, Olive Oil, 2 teaspoons Dried Rosemary, 2 teaspoons Dried Thyme, and more.

Yes, Herb Crusted Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto 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.

Herb Crusted Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto

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