Lamb Shoulder Chops with Mint Vinaigrette

Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Serves: Serves 4

Gluten Free   

Lamb Shoulder Chops with Mint Vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • For the Mint Vinaigrette:
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • For the Lamb:
  • 4 lamb shoulder chops, 1-inch thick (about 2 pounds)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper (about 6 turns on pepper mill). Chop the shallot and add to the bowl. Pick the mint leaves from their stems and chop. Add to the bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.

Pat the lamb dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with the salt and pepper. Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat on to medium high. Add the oil and heat until it shimmers (about 1 minute). Add the lamb to the skillet and cook to desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare.
Serve with the Mint Vinaigrette.

step by step

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In a small bowl, measure the honey, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper (about 6 turns on pepper mill).

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Whisk together.

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To chop the shallot: first, slice into it lengthwise to just near but not through the root end.

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Then, change blade direction and cut crosswise. The pieces will fall away as you cut.

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Chop into smaller pieces. Add to the bowl.

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Chop the mint.

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Add to the bowl and stir everything together.

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Pat the lamb dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with the salt and pepper.

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Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat on to medium high. Add the oil and heat until it shimmers (about 1 minute). Add the lamb to the skillet.

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Cook to desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Serve with the Mint Vinaigrette.

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