ZESTY HERBED LAMB CHOPS

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I often serve this sauce with seared scallops or grilled salmon or halibut. It's really good either way. I also modify the recipe when there are fresh herbs in season. I've made a version with basil instead of mint, and I sometimes swap thyme for oregano for a more subtle flavor. -Cora Anderson, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup minced fresh oregano
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs, stems removed
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons water
6 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
LAMB CHOPS:
8 lamb loin chops (3 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

In a food processor, combine the first 9 ingredients; cover and pulse until blended. Set aside half of the sauce. Brush remaining sauce over chops; sprinkle with salt and pepper., In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 7-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Serve with reserved mint sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.