Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto

Ingredients

Fresh mint leaves

2 cups

Garlic cloves

2, peeled

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons

Olive oil

1/2 cup

Salt

1 teaspoon, plus extra for seasoning

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon, plus extra for seasoning

Crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon

Lamb chops

8 (3-ounce) chops

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. In a food processor, combine the fresh mint leaves, peeled garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pulse the mixture until it's well combined and smooth, forming your mint pesto.
3. Season the lamb chops on both sides with extra salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Place the seasoned lamb chops on the preheated grill. Cook them for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Adjust the cooking time if you prefer a different level of doneness.
5. Once done, remove the lamb chops from the grill and allow them to rest for a few minutes. This helps retain their juices, ensuring a moist and flavorful chop.
6. Serve the lamb chops hot, each topped with a generous dollop of the mint pesto. The cool, refreshing pesto perfectly balances the richness of the lamb.
7. Enjoy this taste of the Mediterranean!