Best Mint Rosemary Lamb Loin Chops Recipes

LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT OIL

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Homemade lamb chops with mint sauce. Very easy to make and full of flavor!

Provided by Lari K

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Chops

Time 39m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 lamb chops
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup mint leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

Brush lamb chops with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator, 15 minutes to 2 hours.
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).
Combine mint leaves, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a blender; blend until smooth. Drizzle over lamb chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 112.5 mg, Fat 42.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 125.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

ROSEMARY LAMB CHOPS

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While the lamb chops from Beth Tomlinson of Morgantown, West Virginia do make for an upscale meal, they are really fast and easy. "I tend to make them for special occasions, although they are quick enough for a nice weeknight dinner," Beth explains. The chops are perfectly seasoned with rosemary and thyme and have a fabulous presentation sure to impress guests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
8 lamb loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)

Steps:

Combine the rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Pour oil over both sides of chops; rub with herb mixture. , In a large skillet, cook chops over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BROILED LAMB CHOPS WITH ROSEMARY-MINT SAUCE

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Categories Herb Broil Quick & Easy Mint Rosemary Lamb Chop Bon Appétit

Yield 2 Servings; Can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 large garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 4-ounce loin lamb chops
3 tablespoons mint jelly
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried

Steps:

Chop garlic cloves with salt and pepper on cutting board, then use flat side of knife blade to mash garlic mixture to paste. Scrape paste into small bowl; mix in olive oil. Rub garlic paste on both sides of lamb chops. Let lamb chops stand 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir 3 tablespoons mint jelly, 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar and rosemary in small saucepan over high heat until mint jelly melts and mixture boils. Reduce heat to medium and cook until sauce thickens to syrup, about 2 minutes.
Preheat broiler. Broil lamb chops until well browned but still pink inside, about 4 minutes per side. Arrange lamb chops on 2 plates. Spoon sauce over.