Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce Recipe

Name: Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Zest of 1 lemon; Four 4-ounce lamb chops; 1 bunch fresh mint; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 2 anchovy fillets; 1 clove garlic; Red pepper flakes, as needed; Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed; Kosher salt, as needed; Neutral oil, for oiling the grill; Baked Sweet Potato with Sour Cream and Mint, recipe follows, for serving; 1 sweet potato; 2 tablespoons sour cream; Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Zest of 1 lemon
Four 4-ounce lamb chops
1 bunch fresh mint
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 anchovy fillets
1 clove garlic
Red pepper flakes, as needed
Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
Kosher salt, as needed
Neutral oil, for oiling the grill
Baked Sweet Potato with Sour Cream and Mint, recipe follows, for serving
1 sweet potato
2 tablespoons sour cream
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

1
For the spice rub and lamb: Stir together the salt, pepper, coriander, cayenne and lemon zest in a small bowl.
2
Season the lamb chops on both sides with the spice rub.
3
Allow to sit at room temperature while you make the mint sauce.
4
For the mint sauce: In a food processor, add the mint, parsley, anchovies, garlic and some red pepper flakes.
5
Process, adding olive oil as you go, until the sauce is just loose enough to drizzle.
6
Taste and add salt if needed.
7
Heat a grill pan or grill on medium-high heat.
8
Oil the grill and pat the chops dry.
9
Grill the lamb until done to your liking, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
10
Serve with the mint sauce and Baked Sweet Potato with Sour Cream and Mint.
11
Pierce the sweet potato several times with a fork and microwave on high according to the manufacturer's instructions until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes.
12
Cut the potato open, add the sour cream and snip the mint leaves over the top to garnish.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Lamb Chops with Mint 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.

Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce

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