Chef Allen Susser of Chef Allen’s in Aventura, Florida, shared his adobo-flavored lamb chop recipe—think bold, fresh herbs, tangy lime zest, and tender lamb.
Prep Time20 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time45 mins
1 tbsp fennel seed
1 tbsp cumin seed
2 tsp coriander seed
2 tsp cracked pepper
1.50 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp minced garlic cloves
2 tsp fresh oregano leaves
2 tsp lime zest
0.50 tsp fresh thyme
0.50 tsp fresh rosemary
8 (1-inch thick) American lamb loin chops
0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1In a dry skillet, toast the fennel, cumin, coriander, and pepper for a few minutes until aromatic. Let the spices cool and then grind them coarsely in a spice grinder or blender.
2Transfer the ground spice mixture to a bowl and stir in the salt, garlic, oregano, and lime zest. Add the thyme and rosemary. Rub both sides of each lamb chop with about one tablespoon of the spice mixture; cover and marinate the chops for at least 1 hour. (If marinating in the refrigerator, remove the lamb from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.)
3Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
4Heat a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, heating it until it shimmers. Place the lamb chops in the hot pan and sear them for 3 minutes per side. (You might have to do this in batches or use two pans.)
5Place the pan(s) into the oven and roast for 5 to 10 minutes or until the lamb is cooked to desired doneness. Remove the pan(s) from the oven, remove the lamb chops, and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe and image provided by the American Lamb Board
Ingredients
1 tbsp fennel seed
1 tbsp cumin seed
2 tsp coriander seed
2 tsp cracked pepper
1.50 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp minced garlic cloves
2 tsp fresh oregano leaves
2 tsp lime zest
0.50 tsp fresh thyme
0.50 tsp fresh rosemary
8 (1-inch thick) American lamb loin chops
0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
1In a dry skillet, toast the fennel, cumin, coriander, and pepper for a few minutes until aromatic. Let the spices cool and then grind them coarsely in a spice grinder or blender.
2Transfer the ground spice mixture to a bowl and stir in the salt, garlic, oregano, and lime zest. Add the thyme and rosemary. Rub both sides of each lamb chop with about one tablespoon of the spice mixture; cover and marinate the chops for at least 1 hour. (If marinating in the refrigerator, remove the lamb from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.)
3Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
4Heat a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, heating it until it shimmers. Place the lamb chops in the hot pan and sear them for 3 minutes per side. (You might have to do this in batches or use two pans.)
5Place the pan(s) into the oven and roast for 5 to 10 minutes or until the lamb is cooked to desired doneness. Remove the pan(s) from the oven, remove the lamb chops, and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Adobo-Crusted Lamb Loin Chops
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