Seared Lamb Shoulder Chops with Warm Chimichurri

Serves 4
Time 20 min
Seared Lamb Shoulder Chops with Warm Chimichurri

Drizzled with a surprisingly tangy and warm herb sauce, these lamb shoulder chops make a delicious centerpiece. If time allows, make the chimichurri in advance and let the flavors come together at room temperature for an hour or two before serving.

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Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    4 (0.5-pound)lamb shoulder chops
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt, divided
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
    2 cupsloosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
    3 tablespoonswhite wine vinegar
    1 tablespoonroughly chopped fresh oregano
    1 tablespoonroughly chopped fresh tarragon
    1/4 teaspooncrushed red chile flakes
    2 clovesgarlic, roughly chopped
    3 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

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Method

Season lamb chops on both sides with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature while you make chimichurri.


Combine parsley, vinegar, oregano, tarragon, chile flakes, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and garlic in a food processor or blender and pulse until evenly chopped.


With the motor running, drizzle in 2 tablespoons of the oil to make a thick sauce.


Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.


Add 2 of the chops and cook, flipping halfway through, until deep golden brown on the outside and medium-rare to medium on the inside, 6 to 8 minutes total.


Transfer to a platter and repeat with remaining 2 chops. While skillet is still hot, pour in chimichurri and stir briefly to scrape up any browned bits.


Spoon over chops and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

480

Total Fat

35g

Saturated Fat

12g

Cholesterol

130mg

Sodium

420mg

Total Carbohydrate

3g

Dietary Fiber

1g

Total Sugars

0g

Protein

35g

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