Pan-Seared American Lamb Loin Chops with Chimichurri
Recipe provided by Joyful Healthy Eats | Easy Healthy Recipes Using Real Ingredients, courtesy of the American Lamb Board (Pan-Seared American Lamb Loin Chops with Chimichurri | American Lamb).
6 American lamb loin chops
Salt & pepper to season
2 tbsp Avocado oil
0.50 cup Chopped fresh mint
0.25 cup Chopped fresh parsley
1 Garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
0.25 tsp Red chili flakes
1 tbsp Lime juice
0.25 cup Olive oil
Salt to tase
1
Season both sides of American lamb loin with salt and pepper.
2
Heat a skillet to medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and lamb to the hot pan. Sear for 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let rest for 3-5 minutes.
3
For Mint Chimichurri: to a small bowl add, mint, parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, lime juice, olive oil and salt to taste. Mix together and serve over the lamb loin chops.
Note: USDA recommends lamb be cooked to an internal temperature of 145F with a 3 minute rest.
Ingredients
6 American lamb loin chops
Salt & pepper to season
2 tbsp Avocado oil
0.50 cup Chopped fresh mint
0.25 cup Chopped fresh parsley
1 Garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
0.25 tsp Red chili flakes
1 tbsp Lime juice
0.25 cup Olive oil
Salt to tase
