LAMB CHOPS WITH YOGURT-MINT SAUCE

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Categories     Dairy     Herb     Lamb     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Mint     Lamb Chop     Spring     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
6 (1-inch-thick) rib lamb chops
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Stir together mint, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pat half of lamb chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chops, turning once, 6 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer chops to a plate and keep warm, covered with foil. Dry, season, and sauté remaining chops in same manner.
  • Serve topped with yogurt-mint sauce.

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