Description
Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto is a gourmet dish that combines tender, juicy lamb with a refreshing and herby mint pesto. Perfect for special occasions, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort. The rich, savory lamb pairs beautifully with the bright, zesty mint pesto for a harmonious balance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 lamb chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper, then let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Sear the lamb chops in a hot skillet with olive oil for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Blend mint leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and lemon juice in a food processor, then slowly drizzle in olive oil to form the pesto.
- Drizzle the mint pesto over the rested lamb chops and serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate lamb chops in olive oil, garlic, and rosemary for extra flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness: 145°F for medium-rare, 160°F for medium.
- Toast pine nuts lightly before blending for a nuttier pesto flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lamb chops with pesto
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: lamb chops, mint pesto, gourmet lamb recipe, easy lamb chops, Mediterranean cuisine, keto lamb recipe, special occasion dinner