Lollipop Lamb Chops + Pistachio Pesto
Published on Jul. 20, 2022
Watch how to Make Lollipop Lamb Chops + Pistachio Pesto
Lollipop Lamb Chops + Pistachio Pesto
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pistachios
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- LAMB CHOPS:
- 8 lamb rib chops (about 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
Directions
- Place pistachios and garlic in a KitchenAid Food Processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add basil, lemon juice and salt; pulse until finely chopped. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Add cheese; pulse just until blended.
- Sprinkle lamb chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat; add lamb. Cook until desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with basil pesto and pomegranate seeds.
Nutrition Facts
1 lamb chop with 2 tablespoons pesto and 1-1/2 teaspoons pomegranate seeds: 207 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 459mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
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