Lamb Chops with Pistachio Salsa Verde
Succulent lamb chops grilled to perfection and served with a vibrant, herb-packed pistachio salsa verde. This elegant dish combines fresh herbs, nuts, and capers to create a bright, flavorful sauce that perfectly complements the tender meat.
Ingredients
- •2 medium shallots
- •1 clove garlic
- •1 cup fresh parsley
- •½ cup fresh mint
- •½ cup unsalted pistachios
- •¼ cup lemon juice
- •2 tablespoons capers
- •½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •½ cup olive oil
- •12 pieces lamb chops
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Pulse shallots, garlic, parsley, mint, pistachios, lemon juice, capers, red pepper flakes, and salt in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Scrape into a medium bowl and stir in oil.
5 min
- 2.
Season lamb chops with salt and pepper; allow to come to room temperature.
30 min
- 3.
Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Grill chops, working in batches if needed, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the lamb registers 125°F for medium-rare, 2-3 minutes per side. Serve with Pistachio Salsa Verde.
15 min
- 4.
Pistachio Salsa Verde can be stored and chilled in an airtight container for up to 3 days.