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Grilled Lamb Chops with Kale-Pistachio Salsa Verde

With a fresh and zesty salsa verde, these tempting grilled lamb chops can be served as a main, a starter or an appetizer.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Kale-Pistachio Salsa Verde:
1/2 cup packed chopped kale leaves
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley
1/2 cup pistachios
1/4 cup packed fresh mint
2 tsp lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp capers
1/2 clove garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup olive oil

Lamb Chops:
12 lamb rib chops
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper

Cooking Instructions:

1. Kale-Pistachio Salsa Verde: In food processor, pulse together kale, parsley, pistachios, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, capers, garlic and salt until coarsely ground. Drizzle in olive oil; pulse to combine.

2. Lamb Chops: Preheat grill to medium-high; grease grate well. Season lamb chops with salt and pepper. Grill lamb chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare or until instant-read thermometer, inserted horizontally into thickest part of meat without touching bone, registers 145°F. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

3. Serve lamb chops with salsa verde.

Recipe Notes

  • Alternatively, pan-sear lamb chops. Heat 2 tbsp canola oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat; cook lamb chops, in batches if needed, for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until medium-rare.

Suggested Wine Pairing

Phantom Red Blend