Seared Rosemary Mint Lamb Chops

These Lamb Chops are first marinated in a citrus mojo overnight.

They are then grilled for a quick char.  The chops are then finished off

on a cast iron skillet with butter in a delicious garlic, rosemary, and mint pesto.

Ingredients:

8 Lamb chops

2 TBS olive oil

2 TBS butter

Rosemary/Mint Pesto:  (Add all ingredients to a medium-size processor, blend)

2 cloves garlic

4 TBS rosemary

4 TBS fresh mint leaves

1/8 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

3-4 TBS olive oil

Directions:

1.  Heat grill.  Brush olive oil on each side of chops.  Season with salt and pepper.  Sear on the grill 

for approx. 5 mins on each side.  

2.  Heat a cast-iron skillet on the grill.  Melt the butter in the skillet.  Add the pesto to the skillet, stir.  

Add the lamb chops to the skillet to finish cooking.  Approx. 2 mins on each side.  Move chops around inside of skillet to coat with the pesto.  

Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

Makes 4 servings.