Pan-Seared American Lamb Loin Chops with Chimichurri

Recipe provided by
Joyful Healthy Eats

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 American Lamb Loin Chops⁠

  • Salt & pepper to season⁠

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil⁠

  • 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped⁠

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

  • ⁠1 garlic clove, minced⁠

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar⁠

  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes⁠

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice⁠

  • 1/4 cup olive oil⁠

  • Salt to taste⁠

DIRECTIONS

Season both sides of American lamb loin with salt and pepper.⁠

Heat a skillet to medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and lamb to the hot pan. Sear for 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let rest for 3-5 minutes.

For Mint Chimichurri: to a small bowl add, mint, parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, lime juice, olive oil and salt to taste. Mix together and serve over the lamb loin chops.⁠

Note: USDA recommends lamb be cooked to an internal temperature of 145F with a 3 minute rest.