Broiled Lamb Chops with Nigella's Mint Sauce

12 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 35MINS

Broiled Lamb Chops with Nigella's Mint Sauce

Unlike the Easter Egg Nest cake, which we loved — really, we did — the mint sauce returned to the table every following Easter, the fresh combination of mint and parsley, olive oil and vinegar, capers and cornichons the perfect accompaniment to lamb no matter the preparation — roasted racks, braised shanks, broiled meatballs, pan-seared chops.
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Unlike the Easter Egg Nest cake, which we loved — really, we did — the mint sauce returned to the table every following Easter, the fresh combination of mint and parsley, olive oil and vinegar, capers and cornichons the perfect accompaniment to lamb no matter the preparation — roasted racks, braised shanks, broiled meatballs, pan-seared chops.
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Alexandra's Kitchen
Alexandra Stafford is the blogger behind Alexandra's Kitchen, a food blog featuring mostly simple, sometimes fussy but always seasonal recipes.
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35MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Lamb Chop
9
(100 g each)
Lamb Chops
Rib or Loin
Kosher Salt
to taste
Kosher Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Fresh Oregano
to taste
Fresh Oregano
Lemon
1
Lemon
optional
Fresh Mint
2 cups
Fresh Mint
Fresh Parsley
2 cups
Fresh Parsley
White Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tbsp
White Balsamic Vinegar
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Capers
2 2/3 Tbsp
Capers
Cornichons
16
Cornichons
Granulated Sugar
1 pinch
Granulated Sugar

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
958
Fat
86.7 g
Protein
35.4 g
Carbs
9.0 g
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Alexandra Stafford is the blogger behind Alexandra's Kitchen, a food blog featuring mostly simple, sometimes fussy but always seasonal recipes.
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Preheat the broiler to high for a good 20 minutes, if possible. Meanwhile, bring your Lamb Chops (9) to room temperature and proceed to make the mint sauce.
step 2
Process Fresh Mint (2 cups) and Fresh Parsley (2 cups) in a food processor until finely chopped. Scrape down the side of the processor. Drain and rinse Capers (1 1/3 Tbsp).
step 2 Process Fresh Mint (2 cups) and Fresh Parsley (2 cups) in a food processor until finely chopped. Scrape down the side of the processor. Drain and rinse Capers (1 1/3 Tbsp).
step 3
Add 1 tablespoon of White Balsamic Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1/2 cup), Capers (1 1/3 Tbsp), Cornichons (16) (if using), Kosher Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and Granulated Sugar (1 pinch). Process to combine.
step 3 Add 1 tablespoon of White Balsamic Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1/2 cup), Capers (1 1/3 Tbsp), Cornichons (16) (if using), Kosher Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and Granulated Sugar (1 pinch). Process to combine.
step 4
Taste and add additional tablespoon of White Balsamic Vinegar (1 Tbsp), salt, pepper and sugar if necessary. Process again, taste, adjust, etc. Transfer to serving bowl.
step 5
Season both sides of the lamb chops all over with salt, pepper and Fresh Oregano (to taste). Place on a broiling pan.
step 5 Season both sides of the lamb chops all over with salt, pepper and Fresh Oregano (to taste). Place on a broiling pan.
step 6
Broil for 3 minutes on the first side.
step 6 Broil for 3 minutes on the first side.
step 7
Flip the Lamb Rib Chops and broil for 3 minutes on the other side.
step 8
Pile onto a platter. Let rest for at least five minutes. Drizzle mint sauce lightly over top or serve on the side. Cut and serve with a wedge of Lemon (1).
step 8 Pile onto a platter. Let rest for at least five minutes. Drizzle mint sauce lightly over top or serve on the side. Cut and serve with a wedge of Lemon (1).

Tags

Dairy-Free
American
Gluten-Free
Lunch
Shellfish-Free
Lamb
Dinner
Easter
Greek
Middle Eastern
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