Peppered Lamb Chops

From EatingWell:  May/June 1991Subscribe Now!

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Studding lamb chops with garlic and rubbing them with crushed peppercorns adds intense flavor with minimal work.


Peppered Lamb Chops Recipe

6 servings

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 4-ounce loin or rib lamb chops, trimmed, approximately 1-inch thick
  • 2 cloves garlic, slivered
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed with a heavy pot

Preparation

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Pat lamb chops dry. Make small punctures into the lamb with a paring knife and insert slivers of garlic into each one, poking in the garlic. Brush the tops lightly with half of the olive oil, then pat on half of the cracked peppercorns. Repeat with the other side of the lamb, using remaining oil and peppercorns. Broil the chops until the lamb is browned but pink inside, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition

Per serving: 215 calories; 10 g fat (3 g sat, 5 g mono); 90 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrates; 29 g protein; 0 g fiber; 80 mg sodium; 362 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (445% daily value), Zinc (26% dv).

Exchanges: 4 very lean meat

Recipe Categories

Holiday
New Year's Eve
Publication
May/June 1991
Meal/Course
Dinner

Main Ingredient
Lamb
Servings
6
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Ethnic/Regional
American
Type of Dish
Main dish, meat

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