Oven-Roasted Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri

Name: Oven-Roasted Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups mint leaves; 1 small jalapeno, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 small shallot, coarsely chopped; 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; Pinch of sugar; 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt; 2 six-rib racks of lamb (about 1 1/2 pounds each); Freshly ground pepper; 6 ounces snow peas; 1 red Thai chile, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups mint leaves
1 small jalapeno, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 small shallot, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Pinch of sugar
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
2 six-rib racks of lamb (about 1 1/2 pounds each)
Freshly ground pepper
6 ounces snow peas
1 red Thai chile, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped

1
In a blender, puree the mint, jalapeno, shallot, garlic, vinegar, sugar and 1/2 cup of the oil.
2
Season with salt.
3
Preheat the oven to 450.
4
In an ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil until shimmering.
5
Season the lamb with salt and pepper; add to the skillet, fat side down, and brown over high heat, turning once.
6
Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 12 minutes, until medium-rare.
7
Transfer the lamb to a carving board; let rest for 10 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.
9
Blanch the snow peas, about 1 minute.
10
Drain and pat dry.
11
In a bowl, mix the Thai chile, cilantro, snow peas, almonds and the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil; season with salt.
12
Carve the racks into chops; set 3 on each plate.
13
Dollop with the mint chimichurri and serve the snow pea salad alongside.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups mint leaves, 1 small jalapeno, seeded and coarsely chopped, 1 small shallot, coarsely chopped, 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Oven-Roasted Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!