Lamb Chops with Herb Butter
Lamb Chops with Herb Butter
from True Grits...
Tall Tales and Recipes from the New South
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INGREDIENTS FOR THE HERB BUTTER:
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 shallot, minced
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/4 cup water
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
INGREDIENTS FOR THE LAMB CHOPS:
4 lamb chops
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves of garlic, crushed
Lemon pepper to taste
TO PREPARE THE HERB BUTTER:
Combine the rosemary, shallot and garlic with the water in a small saucepan. Boil for 1 minute; strain and cool.
Combine with the butter, parsley, salt and white pepper in a food processor container; process until smooth.
Shape into a roll on waxed paper. Chill until firm.
TO PREPARE THE LAMB CHOPS:
Rub the lamb chops with the olive oil and crushed garlic; sprinkle with lemon pepper. Let stand in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Grill the lamb chops for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until done to taste. Serve topped with the herb butter.
SERVES 4
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