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Five-Star Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Lemon-Mint Gremolata

Five-Star Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Lemon-Mint Gremolata

Five-Star Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Lemon-Mint Gremolata

Recipe By Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Yields

4 servings

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cooking Time

10-12 Minutes

Recipe By Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Make this year's Easter dinner perfect with our 5-star-quality herb-crusted lamb recipe, perfected with zesty lemon-mint gremolata. This lamb dish is sure to be a meal that everyone will remember year round.

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Ingredients

For the lamb:

8 lamb rib chops (Frenched, about 1-inch thick)


1 tsp finely grated lemon zest

1 ½ Tbsp neutral oil with a high smoke point (like avocado or grapeseed)

1 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 garlic clove, smashed

1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme (optional for basting)


For the lemon-mint gremolata:

1 small garlic clove, finely grated

2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

1 Tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped

Zest of 1 lemon

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 ½ Tbsp high-quality olive oil


Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

  • Limnos Lamb Rub

    Use to roast the most perfect lamb, or grill meats like venison and duck. Combine with good olive oil, and rub lamb spice mixture all over your mea...

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  • Fine Black Malabar Pepper

    Finely ground Malabar black pepper with bold, well-rounded taste. Use fine black pepper in place of your regular jar of pepper for more gourmet, pe...

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  • Kosher Salt

    This flaky, pure kosher salt is unrefined sea salt perfect for all types of cooking. Season or enhance the flavors of any dish. Use kosher salt as ...

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Directions

1. Prepare the Lamb: Pat the lamb chops very dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix Limnos Lamb Rub with the lemon zest. Just before cooking, coat each lamb chop generously with the rub mixture, pressing it into the surface to create a flavorful crust. Season with a touch of Fine Black Malabar Pepper.

2. Sear the Lamb: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add oil. When it shimmers, place lamb chops in the skillet, fat side down if applicable, then sear on each side for 2–3 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust forms.

3. Baste (Optional for Extra Flavor): Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter, smashed garlic, and herb sprigs to the skillet. Tilt the pan and baste the chops with the melted butter for 30–60 seconds. This adds incredible depth and aroma.

4. Rest: Transfer lamb to a plate and rest, loosely tented with foil, for 5 minutes.

5. Make the Gremolata: Meanwhile, combine all gremolata ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well and let sit while the lamb rests.

6. Serve: Spoon the gremolata over the lamb chops just before serving. Finish with a pinch of flaky salt or a light dusting of Limnos Lamb Rub for a final pop of flavor.

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