Herb Roasted Lamb Chops

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by Maria Helm Sinskey

Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from epicurious.com

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.