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This recipe is easy to make and can be cooked on the grill or in the oven. The lamb chops are marinated in a simple mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and mint, then grilled until they're cooked to your desired level of doneness. The mint pesto is made with fresh mint, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. It's a delicious and refreshing sauce that pairs perfectly with the grilled lamb chops.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Servings |
| 30 mins | 20 mins | 4 |
Ingredients
- 1 pound lamb chops, trimmed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the mint pesto
- 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Practice
step 1To make the mint pesto, combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
step 2Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper.
step 3In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and mint.
step 4Add the lamb chops to the bowl and toss to coat.
step 5Marinate the lamb chops for at least 30 mins, or up to overnight.
step 6Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
step 7Grill or bake the lamb chops for 5-7 mins per side, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the lamb reaches 125°F (medium rare) or until they're cooked to your desired level of doneness.
step 8Serve with the mint pesto and enjoy!
2. If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint. Just use half the amount of dried mint as you would fresh mint.
3. If you don't have pine nuts, you can use walnuts or almonds.
4. You can also add other herbs to the mint pesto, such as basil, parsley, or tarragon.
5. Serve the lamb chops with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or potatoes.
6. To make the mint pesto ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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