Lamb Chops with Fresh Mint Sauce
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Amount |
Measure |
Ingredient -- Preparation Method |
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2 |
pounds |
lamb chop -- lean |
|
2 |
cloves |
garlic -- minced |
|
5 |
tablespoons |
olive oil |
|
1/2 |
teaspoon |
dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon fresh |
|
1/2 |
teaspoon |
kosher salt |
|
Mint Sauce |
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|
1 |
cup |
mint leaves |
|
2 |
tablespoons |
sugar |
|
6 |
tablespoons |
balsamic vinegar |
|
1/4 |
cup |
water |
| Mix garlic, 4 tablespoons olive oil, rosemary, and salt together. Rub on chops. Add remaining olive oil to pan and heat pan on medium-high. Cook chops for 2 minutes on first side. Flip and cook second side for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes. For sauce heat vinegar, water, and sugar and stir until sugar melts. Chop the mint leaves finely and pour vinegar mixture over. Let set for a few minutes to meld the flavors. Makes 4 servings. |
| Per Serving: 446 Calories; 28g Fat (56.2% calories from fat); 38g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 118mg Cholesterol; 365mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 5 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates. |