Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri

Ingredients

• 8 lamb loin chops
• Salt, pepper
• 2 tbsp oil
• Mint chimichurri: 1 cup mint + 1/2 cup parsley + 2 garlic cloves + 1/4 cup red wine vinegar + 1/2 cup olive oil + salt

Method

1. Make chimichurri: pulse herbs, garlic, vinegar in food processor. Stir in oil and salt.

2. Season lamb chops. Sear in hot oil 3 min per side for medium-rare (130°F). Rest 5 min.

3. Serve with chimichurri spooned over.

What You're Practicing

• Lamb chops cook fast — they're thin. Don't overcook past medium.
• Mint is the classic lamb pairing — the chimichurri adds freshness to cut the richness.