Lamb Chops with Lemon Mint Sauce
Lamb is an excellent source of high quality protein and is a source of iron, B vitamins and trace elements such as copper, manganese and selenium.
Ingredients
- 4 lamb shoulder chops (1 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1-2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 cups parsley finely chopped
- 2 cups cilantro finely chopped
- 2 cups mint finely chopped
- 1 lemon freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix garlic, cilantro, parsley, mint, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Lightly salt lamb chops and thoroughly coat the chops with a thin layer of flour.
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chops to the heated skillet and cook to desired doneness. Personally, I cook each side for 4-5 minutes per side (medium-rare).
- Serve with lemon mint sauce!
Nutrition
Calories: 740kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 45gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 925mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4025IUVitamin C: 63.8mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 8mg
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