Tender French herb-crusted lamb chops roasted with fresh rosemary, thyme, mint and garlic, finished with lemon. Ready in 45 minutes for an easy spring dinner.

Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 25 minutesTotal time: 45 minutesServings: 4 servingsDifficulty: Medium

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These French-style herb-crusted lamb chops pair the fragrance of fresh spring herbs with tender, juicy lamb. It is a classic dish that brings a breath of spring to your table with very little effort.

Ingredients

  • 800 g (1¾ lb) lamb chops
  • 1 bunch fresh rosemary
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme
  • 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Rinse the lamb chops under cold water and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
  2. Finely chop the rosemary, thyme and mint, and mince the garlic.
  3. In a bowl, combine the chopped herbs, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper to make a herb marinade.
  4. Rub the marinade evenly over the lamb chops and let them marinate for 15 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  6. Arrange the chops on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, until the surface is lightly browned and crisp at the edges.
  7. Let the lamb rest for 5 minutes, slice, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and serve.

Tips

  • Cover the marinating lamb with plastic wrap so the herbs and garlic soak in more deeply.
  • Adjust the roasting time to reach your preferred doneness; a meat thermometer reading 60°C (140°F) gives medium.

Nutrition Information

Calories: about 450 kcal per serving | Protein: 34 g | Carbs: 3 g | Fat: 32 g

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