Spiced Lamb Chops

Name: Spiced Lamb Chops
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps ground toasted cumin seeds; 2 Tbsps ground toasted coriander seeds; 4 servings Salt and fresh-ground black pepper; 8 lamb loin chops (each 1 to 1 1/4 in. thick and about 4 oz.), fat trimmed; 1 Tbsp olive oil

Spiced Lamb Chops might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. One portion of this dish contains approximately 48g of protein, 17g of fat, and a total of 365 calories. This recipe serves 4. If you have ground cumin seeds, ground coriander seeds, salt and fresh-ground pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix cumin and coriander.

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Coriander

Cumin

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Bowl

Rinse lamb and pat dry.

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Lamb

Sprinkle chops generously on both sides with salt and pepper, then coat both sides with spice mixture, patting so it adheres.

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Salt And Pepper

Pour olive oil into a 12-inch ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat. When hot, set lamb chops slightly apart in pan; cook, turning once, until well browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total (take care not to scorch spices).

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Lamb Chop

Olive Oil

Spices

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Frying Pan

Transfer pan to a 325 regular or convection oven and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center of lamb reaches 125 for rare, 7 to 8 minutes, or 135 for medium-rare, 9 to 10 minutes.

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Lamb

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