Coriander-and-Chile-Rubbed Lamb Chops |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice |
2 tablespoons minced garlic |
12 boneless lamb loin chops (each 1 inch thick, tied by butcher) or shoulder chops |
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon coriander seeds |
1 1/2 teaspoons dried hot red pepper flakes |
about 6 tablespoons olive oil |
Directions:
1. Divide lemon juice and garlic between 2 sealable plastic bags and put 6 tied chops in each bag, shaking to distribute marinade. Marinate 20 minutes. Grind coriander and red pepper flakes with a mortar and pestle or in an electric coffee/spice grinder, then pour onto a plate. Pat chops dry and season well with salt. Dip both sides of each chop into spice mixture to coat.
2. Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chops, 4 at a time, until browned on all sides (add more oil to skillet for each batch). Transfer chops to a large shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pan as browned.
3. When all chops are browned, roast in middle of oven 10 minutes for medium-rare. Remove string before serving.
4. Cooks' note: ·Chops may be browned 30 minutes ahead and kept at room temperature.
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