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Savory Delicious Marinade for Juicy Lamb Chops with Minted Pea Salad

Savory Delicious Marinade For Lamb Chops with Minted Pea Salad Recipe is a delightful blend of flavors perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy recipe, Gourmet Meal, Home Cooking, Lamb Chops, Minted Pea Salad, Savory Marinade
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Skillet
  • Resealable bag

Ingredients

Marinade Ingredients

  • 4 chops Lamb Chops Tender cuts with good fat
  • 1 whole Jalapeño Pepper Fresh with smooth skin
  • 3 cloves Garlic Finely minced
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Mint Vibrant green leaves
  • 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Preferred for taste
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Essential for brining
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp Sugar Balances heat from jalapeño
  • 1 tbsp Malt Vinegar Substitute with any vinegar

Minted Pea Salad Ingredients

  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Thawed
  • 1 handful Mint Roughly chopped
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 pinch Sugar

Instructions

Marinade Preparation

  • In a food processor, combine the jalapeño, garlic, fresh mint, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, sugar, and malt vinegar. Blend until smooth.
  • Place your lamb chops in a resealable bag and pour in the marinade. Seal and let coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 1 hour at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.

Cooking the Lamb

  • Preheat your skillet over medium heat. Brush off excess marinade from the lamb chops.
  • Place the lamb chops in the skillet and cook on one side for 1-2 minutes until charred. Flip and cook to desired doneness.

Pea Salad Preparation

  • In the same skillet, add thawed peas and season with salt, black pepper, and sugar. Warm for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the chopped mint.
  • Plate the lamb chops alongside the minted pea salad. Drizzle with remaining marinade if desired.

Notes

Marinate overnight for best flavor. Don’t overcrowd the skillet while searing the lamb.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg