Author Notes
The Lamb Chops With Fresh Basil Lamb Sauce is an amazing dish that you can easily make right at home. All fresh ingredients and gives the sauce and lamb a very enjoyable taste to it. —Dinner With tayo
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Ingredients
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1/2 cup
firmly packed fresh basil, coarsely chopped (based on serving)
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3/4 cup
extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons
fresh lime juice
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1
clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon
ground cumin
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1/8 teaspoon
cayenne or chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon
teaspoon salt
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2
lamb chops (about 2 1/2 pounds), trimmed of excess fat
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1
clove garlic, peeled and halved
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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1 tablespoon
extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon
dried rosemary
Directions
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Fresh Basil Sauce: In a blender, combine the basil and olive oil and puree to a smooth sauce.
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Add the lime juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne and salt.
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Pulse to incorporate thoroughly. Transfer the sauce to a small serving bowl, cover, and set aside.
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For Lamb Chops: Preheat the grill or the broiler.
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Rub the meat with the cut sides of the garlic. Lightly salt and pepper the chops, then rub them with the olive oil. Coat the chops with the rosemary.
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Grill or broil the chops for about 7 minutes per side for medium-rare.
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Let the meat sit for 5 minutes prior to serving.
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