BROILED LAMB LOIN CHOPS WITH OLIVE-MINT SALSA

BROILED LAMB LOIN CHOPS WITH OLIVE-MINT SALSA image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup jarred brined olives, rinsed, pitted, and finely chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; more for the pan
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 small shallot, minced (2 Tbs.)
1-1/2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
2 tsp. capers, rinsed and drained
1 tsp. finely grated orange zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Eight 1-1/2- to 2-inch-thick lamb loin chops, (about 3 lb.)

Steps:

In a medium bowl, mix the olives, 3 Tbs. of the oil, the parsley, mint, shallot, vinegar, capers, and orange zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld. Position an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler and heat the broiler on high. Lightly oil the grate of a broiler pan and line the bottom of the pan with foil. Rub the lamb chops with the remaining 1 Tbs. oil and generously season all over with salt and pepper. Set the lamb chops on the prepared pan and broil until well browned, about 8 minutes. Flip the chops and continue to cook until the second side is well browned, about 3 minutes more for medium rare. Let the lamb rest for 5 minutes. Top each lamb chop with some of the olive salsa and serve.