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Herb Roasted Lamb Chops

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Herb Roasted Lamb ChopsGail Albert Halaban

The chops don't need to marinate long to take on great herby flavor.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

4 large garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, lightly crushed
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, lightly crushed
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
6 1 1/4-inch-thick lamb loin chops

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix first 4 ingredients and 1 tablespoon olive oil in large bowl. Add lamb; turn to coat. Let marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add lamb; cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven and roast lamb chops to desired doneness, about 10 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer lamb to platter, cover, and let rest 5 minutes.

TagsLamb ChopLambMeatMainDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeEasyQuickWeeknight MealsRoastBon Appétit
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