Lamb Chops in Balsamic Reduction

By AuntieGooper

Ingredients

• 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 lamb chips
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup minced shallots
• 1/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon butter

Preparation

Step 1

Mix the rosemary, basil, thyme,salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then rub evenly on all sides of the lamb. Place them on a plate, cover, and let rest for 15 minutes.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the lamb on the skilled and cook for about 3 1/3 minutes per side for medium rare. Once they're done, remove from skillet and keep them warm on a serving platter.

Add the shallots to the skillet and cook for a few minutes, until they just turn brown. Stir in the vinegar and make sure to use a rubber spatula to scrape up any of the frond left behind. Next, stir in the chicken broth and continue to cook and stir over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced by half. Remove from head, stir in butter, pour over the lamb, then serve.