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Lamb Rib Chops with Salsa Verde

Directions

Pat the chops dry. Place them in a resealable bag. In a small bowl mix the lemon juice, olive oil, zest, black pepper, chilli powder, and salt. Add the mixture to the bag and let the chops marinate for 2-6 hours.

To make the salsa mix the olive oil, lemon juice, mint, scallions, garlic, pepper, jalapeño, and salt. Cover and let stand until ready to serve.

To cook the chops, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan, place 4 chops in the pan at a time. Cook the chops for 5 minutes per side for a medium rare.

Top chops with salsa verde and enjoy.

Ingredients

Chops

  • 8 rib chops

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 4 tbsp olive oil

  • Zest from 1 lemon

  • 1 tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp red chilli powder

  • 2 tsp salt

Salsa Verde

  • 1/2 cup olive oil

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

  •  1 bunch fresh mint

  •  4 scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced

  •  4 garlic gloves, minced

  •  1 tsp black pepper

  •  1 jalapeño minced

  •  Salt to taste