Broiled Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri

Succulent lamb shoulder chops seasoned with aromatic cinnamon and served with a vibrant mint-parsley chimichurri sauce alongside buttery peas. A perfect combination of Mediterranean and South American flavors.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 piece lamb shoulder chops
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 cups mint
  • cup distilled white vinegar
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 10 ounces frozen peas
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat broiler.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Stir together cinnamon and 11/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a bowl, then rub over chops. Broil in a 4-sided sheet pan 3 to 4 inches from heat, turning once, 8 to 10 minutes total for medium-rare.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    With motor running, drop garlic into food processor and finely chop. Add remaining sauce ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pulse until herbs are finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Cook peas in water and butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, covered, stirring once or twice, until just tender, about 3 minutes.

    3 min

  5. 5.

    Serve chops drizzled with a little chimichurri and serve peas and remaining chimichurri on the side.

    2 min

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