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herb crusted lamb loin chops w/ tomato mint salad

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

Serve with the salad and lemon wedges. A green salad and the rest of the baguette are the perfect match for this dish

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For herb crusted lamb loin chops w/ tomato mint salad

  • 8
    australian lamb loin chops
  • 1 Tbsp
    dijon or coarse-grain mustard
  • olive oil
  • lemon wedges
  • HERB CRUST:
  • 1/2 c
    fresh bread crumbs or diced baguette
  • 4 lg
    fresh basil leaves
  • 1 Tbsp
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp
    pine nuts, optional
  • TOMATO MINT SALAD:
  • 1 pt
    cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8
    pitted green olives, sliced
  • 1/4 c
    sliced fresh mint leaves
  • 1 Tbsp
    wine vinegar
  • salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

How To Make herb crusted lamb loin chops w/ tomato mint salad

  • 1
    Place the crust ingredients in a small blender (or coffee grinder in small batches) and process to combine.
  • 2
    Cover the chops with Dijon mustard.
  • 3
    Tip crust ingredients onto a plate and press chops firmly onto mixture to coat both sides.
  • 4
    Cover with plastic and refrigerate for 10 minutes to set crust.
  • 5
    Combine salad ingredients and set aside.
  • 6
    Heat a nonstick or cast-iron pan to medium and add enough oil to coat.
  • 7
    Add chops and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked as desired (suggested internal temperature of 145 F) and the crust is crisp and browned.

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