Spiced Lamb Chops with Gremolata
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Total time: 18 min • Prep: 12 min • Cook: 6 min • Serves: 2 • Difficulty: Easy
The lamb chops can be cooked on an outdoor grill or grill pan, using the same temperature and time as directed for the skillet.
Ingredients
Fresh parsley
2 tbsp(s), flat leaf variety, chopped
Lemon zest
1½ tsp(s), freshly grated
Garlic
½ clove(s), large, finely chopped
Kosher salt
1 pinch(es)
Smoked paprika
½ tsp(s), smoked variety
Ground cumin
½ tsp(s)
Kosher salt
½ tsp(s)
Black pepper
¼ pinch(es), freshly ground
Uncooked boneless trimmed baby lamb chops
10 oz, four 1-inch thick chops, bones frenched
Olive oil
½ tsp(s)
Instructions
1
In a small bowl, mix together parsley, zest, garlic and pinch salt to make gremolata; set aside.
2
In a second small bowl, mix together paprika, cumin, remaining 1/2 tsp salt and pepper; rub mixture into both sides of lamb chops.
3
Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking; add lamb chops, cut side down (season lamb with salt if desired). Reduce heat to medium; cook 3 minutes on first side and 2-3 minutes on second side for medium-rare (or longer for desired degree of doneness). Transfer to serving plates; sprinkle with gremolata.
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Serving size: 2 lamb chops, 1 1/2 Tbsp gremolata
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