Name: American Lamb Loin Chops with Mint Pesto
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 9 American lamb loin chops; 1 pinch Sea salt; 1 pinch Black pepper; 0.50 cup Basil leaves; 0.50 cup Mint leaves; 2 Whole garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Pine nuts; 0.50 cup Olive oil; 0.50 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

CategoryLamb Loin

Recipe provided by Lamb Loin Chops with Mint Pesto - Foodness Gracious, courtesy of the American Lamb Board (American Lamb Loin Chops with Mint Pesto | American Lamb).

Yields1 Serving

9 American lamb loin chops

1 pinch Sea salt

1 pinch Black pepper

0.50 cup Basil leaves

0.50 cup Mint leaves

2 Whole garlic, minced

1 tbsp Pine nuts

0.50 cup Olive oil

0.50 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Preheat your grill to a high heat.

In a food processor, combine the basil, mint, garlic and pine nuts. Pulse until smooth.

With the machine running, slowly pour in the olive oil until smooth.

Add the grated Parmesan by hand and mix through the pesto with a spatula.

Season each loin chop with salt and pepper on both sides.

Place the lamb loin chops onto the grill and sear for 3-4 minutes then turn them over and move them to an indirect heat. Cook until 135 internal temperature for medium rare.

Once the lamb is done transfer them to a baking tray and let rest for 2 minutes.

Brush the pesto generously onto the surface of each loin chop.

Serve at once with a side salad.

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