I am not a fan of lamb; I don't eat it and I don't like it. But, I can appreciate that those who do like it really enjoy it. It is not a food that is eaten every day, it is more of a special occasion food like Easter or a dinner party. Last week when I was at Whole Foods I saw some lamb loin chops on sale and decided to surprise my husband with them...and then I needed to come up with a recipe that would have great flavor but still allow the meat to really shine. I think this recipe did it. My husband said it was the best lamb he has ever had! That means a lot because he is honest about my cooking. He said it is dinner party food and I think you should try it for your next one...I know I will.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
2 TBS brown mustard (I like Gulden's)
juice of one lemon
1/2 cup roasted garlic and herb olive oil or 1/2 cup oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp rosemary
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 lbs lamb loin chops
Here's how:
Place all of the ingredients, except the lamb, into a zip bag or a large bowl and whisk to combine to create a marinade.
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| Marinade being made |
Add the lamb and coat the meat with the marinade.
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| Lamb loin chops |
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| The chops look like a mini T-bone steak |
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| Looking good already |
Place the bag or bowl into the fridge overnight up to 2 days. Turn them over at least once while marinating.
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| Heading into the fridge |
When you are ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and take the meat out of the fridge.
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| Marinated and ready to cook |
Meanwhile, heat a cast iron skillet or other oven safe pan on medium heat.
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| Heating the pan |
Place the lamb into the pan and cook on 2 minutes on each side for rare, 3 minutes for medium rare, 4 minutes for medium.
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| Right into the pan with some extra marinade on top |
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| Cooked on one side and turned |
After cooking on each side, place the pan in the oven for 3-5 minutes. Three minutes for thinner chops and 5 for thicker chops.
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| Ready for the oven |
Remove the pan from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
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| Ready to eat |
Serve and enjoy.
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