Ingredients
Lamb Chops:
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8 lamb chops
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Mint Oil:
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¼ cup mint leaves
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
Directions
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Make the lamb chops: Brush chops with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator, 15 minutes to 2 hours.
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Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Add chops and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
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While the chops are cooking, make the mint oil: Combine mint leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a blender; blend until smooth.
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Drizzle mint oil over chops.
Tips
If marinating lamb chops for 2 hours, remove them from the refrigerator 10 minutes before you want to cook them.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 508 | Calories |
| 43g | Fat |
| 1g | Carbs |
| 28g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 508 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 43g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat 13g | 67% |
| Cholesterol 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium 126mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 28g | 57% |
| Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium 28mg | 2% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 378mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
