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Lamb Chops with Mint Aïoli

Source of Recipe


From "The Coastal Living Cookbook"






List of Ingredients



• 6 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 2 tsp dried summer savory
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1 tsp pepper
  
• 16 (2-inch-thick) lamb rib chops
  
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
  
• Mint Aïoli (recipe follows)
  
• Garnish: Fresh mint sprigs
  






Instructions



1. Combine first 4 ingredients, and rub evenly onto both sides of lamb chops.
   
   
2. Brown chops in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Arrange chops on a lightly greased rack in a broiler pan.
   
   
3. Bake chops at 350° F for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 145° F (medium-rare).
   
   Serve lamb with Mint Aïoli. Garnish, if desired.
   
   Makes 6 to 8 servings.
   
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   Mint Aïoli
   
   • 1 cup mayonnaise
   • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
   • 4 cloves garlic, minced
   • 1 tsp grated lemon rind
   • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
   • 1/2 tsp salt
   • 1/2 tsp pepper
   
   Process all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
   
   Yield: 1-1/4 cups