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Broiled Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri
Ingredients
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 (1-inch-thick) lamb shoulder chops
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves
- 2cups flat-leaf parsley including trimmed stems
- 2 cups mint including trimmed stems
- 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 (10-ounces) package frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat broiler.
Step 2
Stir together cinnamon and 11/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a bowl, then rub over chops. Broil in a 4-sided sheet pan 3 to 4 inches from heat, turning once, 8 to 10 minutes total for medium-rare.
Step 3
With motor running, drop garlic into food processor and finely chop. Add remaining sauce ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pulse until herbs are finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl.
Step 4
Cook peas in water and butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, covered, stirring once or twice, until just tender, about 3 minutes.
Step 5
Serve chops drizzled with a little chimichurri and serve peas and remaining chimichurri on the side.