Persian Lamb Chops

Persian Lamb Chops

Author: 
3rd Annual Plugrá Magnifique Recipe Contest
Prep Time: 
45 minutes
Cook Time: 
5 minutes
Yield: 
4 servings
Ingredients: 

4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 cup pomegranate juice
1½ tablespoons orange blossom honey
1½ tablespoons lemon juice
12 lamb chops
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons mint leaves, fresh, finely chopped

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large baking dish, combine 1 tablespoon oil, coriander, cumin, cardamom, garlic, juice, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; mix until well combined.
3. Add lamb chops and coat with marinade. Marinate for 30 minutes.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Remove 6 lamb chops from marinade.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Add 6 lamb chops to the skillet, sear on each side for 1 minute.
8. Transfer lamb chops to a rimmed baking sheet.
9. Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet and add the remaining lamb chops. Sear on each side for 1 minute each.
10. Transfer to a baking sheet.
11. Bake lamb chops for 6 to 8 minutes or until cooked to medium-rare.
12. Drizzle with Pomegranate Butter Sauce and sprinkle with mint leaves.