Lamb Chops with Mint Oil Recipe

Lamb Chops with Mint Oil Recipe

  • 8 lamb chops
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • Mint Oil:
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  1. Brush lamb chops with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator, 15 minutes to 2 hours.
  2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Cook lamb chops until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  3. Combine mint leaves, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a blender; blend until smooth. Drizzle over lamb chops.
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