Herb Roasted Lamb Chops

By nancytripp

Ingredients

• 4 * 4 large garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 * 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, lightly crushed
• 1 * 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, lightly crushed
• 2 * 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
• 2 * 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 6 * 6 1 1/4-inch-thick lamb loin chops

Preparation

Step 1

Mix first 4 ingredients and 1 tablespoon olive oil in large bowl. Add lamb; turn to coat. Let marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add lamb; cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven and roast lamb chops to desired doneness, about 10 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer lamb to platter, cover, and let rest 5 minutes.